Agate Honey Bees

08/28/2026

Is it possible a robot or AI can replace a Bee KEEPER?!!! Not even close.....each hive is its own unique unit functioning as one. As Forest Gump says each one is it's own box of Chocolate, not sure what you're gonna get till you open em up!

08/26/2026

Thats a wrap for 2026 Queens! Grateful for the support!

08/17/2026

Restock of 3 honey varietals The Fry Family Farm While you're there, pick up a bouquet....everyone needs beauty in their lives!

08/13/2026

It's that time of year....last chance to purchase a queen as we want all those ladies working their own hives! Pic of one of our past queens, acclimated to our region!

08/06/2026

Cell drop. Some of these queens will come out of Spring 2027 and make a impressive honey crop. Do you requeen your hives? We find this is a very important step in our commercial operation due to annual Almond pollination. As queens age they loose their vitality over time and should be replaced. Have a blessed day.

07/22/2026

Two nights in a row...Fire sunsets. All bee yards good so far. That said, fire roadside while working one of our yards...quick calls, rapid fire response and good samaritans jumping on it! Grateful!

07/16/2026

Bee smoker. We have a gentleman helping us at our home and we are working hives close by. Nothing is bothering him but its always good to bee prepared. That means a fire extinguisher and 5 gallons of water, and smoker on cement.

06/14/2026

Water white honey. 24 supers to spin out tonight. Should produce well! Always grateful for the generosity of our landowners. Wild landscape honey is some of the best and keeps our bees healthy . Keep your virus levels low, good nutrition and away from pesticides. That's how we roll. Thank you for taking the time to read. Have a blessed Sunday. Risa Rarick Halpin

06/08/2026

Amazing Flora that abounds in the Great Agate Desert area of Southern Oregon. Thankful our pollinators, many different species, take advantage of the bounty!

06/05/2026