Local Raw Honey in Illinois
Find Illinois beekeepers selling raw, unfiltered honey direct from the hive. Browse varieties, connect with local producers, and taste what makes Illinois honey distinctive.
About Illinois Honey
Illinois beekeepers harvest mild clover and soybean honey from the state's vast farmland, plus richer basswood and wildflower honeys from forested regions.
Signature Varieties
Clover, Soybean, Wildflower, Basswood
Bloom Season
April through October
US Production Rank
Regional producer
Popular Nectar Sources
Honey Farms & Bee Farms in Illinois
Looking for a honey farm or bee farm in Illinois? The beekeepers listed below run small apiaries across the state, selling raw, unfiltered honey direct from the hive. Most offer Clover and Soybean and other regional varieties at the farm, at farmers markets, and through roadside stands. Browse the listings to find a honey farm near you, or filter by city to narrow it down.
Beekeepers in Illinois
Schmidt Farm
Norwood, IL
Riverview Road Apiary
Chillicothe, IL
Joanna Freimuth
Bartonville, IL
Strunk Honey
Morton, IL
Aberlend
Tremont, IL
MeadowRidge Bee Farm
Carlock, IL
Dave Munson
Magnolia, IL
Imperial Valley Honey Apiary
Havana, IL
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