Honey Bee Acres

10/04/2026

They thought I was bringing them a treat!
They were NOT happy to find out it was only syrup water for the honey bees.

09/25/2026

Great day to check bees with Farmer Ed! They all look really good. They're pulling in pollen and nectar from the fall flowers, especially the golden rod that is EVERYWHERE around the farm.
The last 2 pictures are from a hive that gave me trouble all spring and summer. It looks like they finally requeened themselves as they were not taking to any of the queens I gave them. She is laying eggs everywhere. They however, are not very good comb builders. We destroyed some bad comb and gave them a couple new frames. Hoping they rebuild a bit more organized.

09/25/2026

**SOLD**

I have a quarter beef up for grabs. Went to butcher Monday. Hanging weight is 150.5lbs.
●$1,279.25 out the door price.
●Custom butcher.
●Pick up in 2 weeks approx. Marseilles, IL
●Grass fed grass finished, locally raised and processed.

First to pay $100 deposit gets it. Text me at (847)693-0019. Pm and comments may not be seen in timely fashion. (Deposit is applied to the out the door price, not in addition to)

09/20/2026

Heading to butcher bright and early tomorrow! If you are booked for September, be expecting a text from yours truly, mid-afternoon.

If you are looking to buy locally raised and processed grass-fed and grass finished beef, keep an eye on our page. We will be opening butcher dates for 2027 in early January.

For now, we still have a bit of ground beef left. If you're one of those "try before you buy" types, come grab a couple pounds of ground beef and taste the difference of local and fresh. Once you decide you like it better than store bought, save this info, and we'll chat in January.

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09/11/2026

Ground Beef pickup

I will be picking up beef from the butcher Friday 9/11 and will be back to the farm by 10:30am. Please pm or call/text (847)693-0019 to arrange pickup.

🐮 Cash and zelle only. We do NOT accept card or personal checks.

*DO NOT just show up. We are a working farm. I am not always available to answer the door unless I am expecting you.

09/03/2026

08/22/2026

Don't be duped.

**BOOKED**
ALL our beef is raised and butchered in IL.
We have 1/2 or 2 quarters left for the 2026 season! Get it while it's available. We take a break Dec, Jan, and Feb so our next won't be going in until March and you don't want to have to wait that long.

$8.50/lb includes processing
$100 non-refundable deposit per quarter to book (deposit is applied to your balance upon pickup)
Pasture raised (grass fed and grass finished)

We will also have ground beef in about 2 weeks! No minimum order or deposit on ground beef, just call or text to pick up.

08/18/2026

Farmer Ed, Jay, and I did a cut out bee removal today for a friend. Old farm house with lath and plaster walls. This hive was perfectly nestled in the stud space with fire stops between rooms and at the floor level which made it super easy to cut in and get out. I saw the queen and could not grab her in time so she was in hiding and wouldn't come out. We will go back this evening with the hope that all the bees will either be in the box now that all their brood is in there, or balled up with the queen.

08/13/2026

EGGS 🥚

$4/dozen

No farmstand available, please arrange for pickup by message or text. 😁

08/06/2026

The entire alfalfa field bloomed and it smells divine outside.