Local Raw Honey in South Dakota
Find South Dakota beekeepers selling raw, unfiltered honey direct from the hive. Browse varieties, connect with local producers, and taste what makes South Dakota honey distinctive.
About South Dakota Honey
South Dakota is consistently among the top honey producing states, second only to North Dakota. Sweet clover and alfalfa flows on the eastern plains produce massive commercial crops.
Signature Varieties
Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Sunflower, Wildflower
Bloom Season
May through September
US Production Rank
#2 nationally
Popular Nectar Sources
Honey Farms & Bee Farms in South Dakota
Looking for a honey farm or bee farm in South Dakota? The beekeepers listed below run small apiaries across the state, selling raw, unfiltered honey direct from the hive. Most offer Sweet Clover and Alfalfa 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 South Dakota
Svec Farm
Estelline, SD
Sunrise Hives
Spearfish, SD
Bear Butte Gardens
Sturgis, SD
Lakota Youth Development & Honey Lodge
Herrick, SD
Yak Ridge Cabins and Farmstead
Rapid City, SD
Heikes Family Farm CSA
Vermillion, SD
A Berry Acres
Canton, SD
Bee Healthy Produce
Harrisburg, SD
Prairie Moon Herbs
Vermillion, SD
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