The Decker Hive

10/23/2024

We had record harvests here in Broome County in 2024. Our hives produced around 100lbs each.

We contribute this to regular mite treatment, creation of ideal brood rearing conditions, swarm prevention strategies, limiting honey bound conditions, and ideal location with abundant nearby food sources.

10/12/2024

John F. Decker and The Decker Hive is at the Deaf Pig Roast in Virginia today!

05/19/2024

Beautiful day to get our ladies ready for the spring honey flow!

04/12/2024

Looking forward to participating in Arrowhead Parable Christian Store’s craft market on April 20th! Hope to see you there. 🍯

Are you looking for local honey? Stop by next Saturday, April 20th to welcome The Decker Hive to our Spring Craft Market. They will have honey in a variety of sizes for sale and creamed flavored honey in sweet or savory options. Which will bee
🐝 your favorite?

09/13/2023

The beginning of the fall harvest here in Upstate New York. Our bees have been hard at work.

08/22/2023

Beautiful morning at the bee yard with a nice full frame of eggs to boot! Goldenrod and knotweed are starting to bloom.

05/26/2023

When we’re not in the bee yard, one of our favorite places to bee is at Camp Mark Seven in Old Forge, NY! If you find us there, we always have honey with us for sale!

01/11/2023

💥💥We are excited to offer a new product! Creamed Honey, made from only 100% raw never heated honey, is now available at Coles roadside stand on route 206 in Triangle. It has quickly become our favorite! 💥💥

04/03/2022

Spring brings wonderful things. At the Decker Hive, it brings bee eggs! Early spring pollen rich in protein gives our wonderful queens the energy they need to lay eggs.

02/16/2022

Mid-winter hive maintenance with Hunter White! Making sure our girls are staying fed and clean. Can’t wait for the spring.

11/27/2021

We are at the Lisle Fire Station with Coles Maple Syrup today 11-5. Come visit!

11/26/2021

Looking to use up the extra cranberry sauce? Frozen phyllo shells + brie + cranberry sauce + honey. Bake at 350 for 3-5 minutes then drizzle with more honey from the Decker Hive for an added touch of sweet