Forester Farms and Apiary

10/03/2026

09/30/2026

October at Forester Farms & Apiary

Hello, friends! Fall is here, and October is a good time to prepare your hives for colder weather. Check food stores, colony strength, and mite levels, and make sure your hive equipment is in good shape. Stop by Forester Farms & Apiary for your fall beekeeping supplies!

Reserve Your 2027 Bees

2027 nuc reservations are open!

$235 per nuc
$150 deposit to reserve
$85 balance due at pickup

If you cancel, $50 of your deposit is nonrefundable. Pickup details will be shared when available.

Reserve your 2027 nuc online at foresterfarmsandapiary.com (http://www.foresterfarmsandapiary.com) , or stop by Forester Farms & Apiary to place your order!

Feed, Honey & Fall Supplies

Stop by for New Country Organics animal feed, local honey, and beekeeping supplies. We appreciate your support of our local business!

Store Hours
Tuesday–Friday: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Monday: Call for availability
Sunday: Closed

See you at the store!
Derick
Forester Farms & Apiary

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09/26/2026

🌾 New Country Organics is now available at Forester Farms & Apiary!
We’re carrying feed for chickens, ducks, and more — and we can help with other animal feed options too.
Stop by and see what we have for your flock and farm.
📍 Rossville, GA

09/20/2026

Don’t miss the great speaker line up! Honey show with cash prizes! Follow the QR for speaker details, honey show rules and registration.

Foxhound Bee Co, Mueller Honey Bee, Nooga Honey Pot, Forester Farms and Apiary, Hives For Heroes, Pigeon Mountain Trading Company Beekeeping Supplies and Bee Boutique, Georgia Beekeepers Association

09/05/2026

September News from Forester Farms and Apiary

Hello from Forester Farms & Apiary!

September is here, and now is the time to prepare your bees for fall and winter.

SEPTEMBER BEEKEEPING CHECKLIST

• Check mite levels and treat when needed.
• Make sure each colony has a healthy queen.
• Watch for robbing and reduce entrances when necessary.
• Check food stores and begin fall feeding if colonies are light.
• Combine weak colonies before cold weather arrives.
• Keep equipment ready for repairs and winter preparation.

NEW COUNTRY ORGANICS FEED

We carry New Country Organics feed for customers looking for quality organic feed for their chickens, ducks, and other animals. Contact us about current products and availability.

2027 NUC PREORDERS

Nuc preorders begin October 1. Availability will be limited, so watch for more information and reserve early.

LOCAL HONEY AND BEEKEEPING SUPPLIES

Stop by for local honey, hive equipment, foundation, feeders, protective clothing, and other beekeeping supplies. Please call if you need us to check availability before your visit.

LOCAL BEEKEEPING CLUBS

• Northwest Georgia Beekeepers — second Monday at 6:30 PM
• Tri-State Beekeepers Association — monthly meeting at 7:00 PM
• Tennessee Valley Beekeepers — fourth Friday at 7:00 PM

STORE HOURS

Tuesday–Friday: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Call for availability

Thank you for supporting Forester Farms & Apiary. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you prepare for fall!

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08/11/2026

🐝 Forester Farms & Apiary

August 2026 Newsletter

Hello, Beekeepers!

August is here, and while the summer honey flow is winding down, there is still plenty to do in the bee yard. This is one of the most important months of the year for preparing healthy colonies for fall and winter.

Store Hours

Tuesday – Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday & Monday: Closed (Call for availability)

In Stock

- Local Raw Honey

- Honey Comb

- Queens

- New Country Organics Feeds

- Varroa Mite Treatments

- Hive Equipment

- Protective Clothing

- Bottling Supplies

August Beekeeping Tips

- Monitor Varroa mite levels and treat when needed.

- Check food stores—many areas experience a nectar dearth this time of year.

- Reduce hive entrances if robbing becomes a problem.

- Combine weak colonies if necessary.

- Make sure your bees have a dependable water source.

- Begin thinking ahead to fall feeding and winter preparation.

Healthy bees going into fall make healthy bees coming out in the spring!

Thank You!

We sincerely appreciate your continued support of Forester Farms & Apiary. Whether you're just getting started or have kept bees for years, we're here to help.

Stop by the store, give us a call, or just come in and talk bees!

Have a safe and productive August!

Forester Farms & Apiary

Rossville, Georgia

06/30/2026

STORE WILL BE CLOSED

For Vacation
From
July 4th through July 13th
We will reopen Tuesday, July 14th

Thank you for your understanding!

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06/20/2026

All set up at the market on the square today. Come by and see us.