Local Honey in Mississippi
Browse 72 local honey sellers across 53 cities in Mississippi. Find beekeepers, honey farms, and apiaries selling raw honey, wildflower, tupelo, and other varietals produced by Mississippi beekeepers.
53 cities · 72 honey sellers
Hattiesburg
→ Browse Hattiesburg Honey → 3 honey sellersPontotoc
→ Browse Pontotoc Honey → 3 honey sellersJackson
→ Browse Jackson Honey → 3 honey sellersTupelo
→ Browse Tupelo Honey → 2 honey sellersSaucier
→ Browse Saucier Honey → 2 honey sellersOcean Springs
→ Browse Ocean Springs Honey → 1 honey sellersBaldwyn
→ Browse Baldwyn Honey → 1 honey sellersBenton
→ Browse Benton Honey → 1 honey sellersBrandon
→ Browse Brandon Honey → 1 honey sellersBrookhaven
→ Browse Brookhaven Honey → 1 honey sellersByram
→ Browse Byram Honey → 1 honey sellersCaledonia
→ Browse Caledonia Honey → 1 honey sellersCanton
→ Browse Canton Honey → 1 honey sellersClinton
→ Browse Clinton Honey → 1 honey sellersCollins
→ Browse Collins Honey → 1 honey sellersComo
→ Browse Como Honey → 1 honey sellersCrystal Springs
→ Browse Crystal Springs Honey → 1 honey sellersDrew
→ Browse Drew Honey → 1 honey sellersEllisville
→ Browse Ellisville Honey → 1 honey sellersFlorence
→ Browse Florence Honey → 1 honey sellersFlowood
→ Browse Flowood Honey → 1 honey sellersGrenada
→ Browse Grenada Honey → 2 honey sellersGulfport
→ Browse Gulfport Honey → 1 honey sellersHarrisville
→ Browse Harrisville Honey → 2 honey sellersHernando
→ Browse Hernando Honey → 1 honey sellersHolcomb
→ Browse Holcomb Honey → 2 honey sellersHouston
→ Browse Houston Honey → 2 honey sellersLaurel
→ Browse Laurel Honey → 1 honey sellersLeakesville
→ Browse Leakesville Honey → 1 honey sellersLumberton
→ Browse Lumberton Honey → 1 honey sellersMacon
→ Browse Macon Honey → 1 honey sellersMeridian
→ Browse Meridian Honey → 1 honey sellersNew Albany
→ Browse New Albany Honey → 1 honey sellersOlive Branch
→ Browse Olive Branch Honey → 1 honey sellersPearl
→ Browse Pearl Honey → 1 honey sellersPetal
→ Browse Petal Honey → 1 honey sellersPicayune
→ Browse Picayune Honey → 1 honey sellersPoplarville
→ Browse Poplarville Honey → 1 honey sellersRidgeland
→ Browse Ridgeland Honey → 2 honey sellersSaltillo
→ Browse Saltillo Honey → 1 honey sellersSeminary
→ Browse Seminary Honey → 1 honey sellersSouthaven
→ Browse Southaven Honey → 2 honey sellersStarkville
→ Browse Starkville Honey → 1 honey sellersSturgis
→ Browse Sturgis Honey → 1 honey sellersSummit
→ Browse Summit Honey → 1 honey sellersTunica Resorts
→ Browse Tunica Resorts Honey → 1 honey sellersVancleave
→ Browse Vancleave Honey → 1 honey sellersVicksburg
→ Browse Vicksburg Honey → 1 honey sellersWalls
→ Browse Walls Honey → 1 honey sellersWiggins
→ Browse Wiggins Honey → 1 honey sellersWinona
→ Browse Winona Honey → 1 honey sellersWoodville
→ Browse Woodville Honey → 2 honey sellersYazoo City
→ Browse Yazoo City Honey →
About Local Honey in Mississippi
Mississippi's honey production is shaped by its position in the lower Mississippi Valley and its subtropical climate. Cotton, soybeans, and rice in the Delta provide clover and agricultural nectar. The state's long growing season allows multiple harvests. Tupelo from the river swamps in the eastern and southern counties is a premium varietal. The Gulf Coast adds palmetto and gallberry.
The main varietals produced are wildflower and tupelo. Key beekeeping regions include Hattiesburg, Pontotoc, Jackson, Tupelo, Saucier and Ocean Springs. As of this directory, 72 sellers operate across 53 cities in the state.
Tupelo honey from the Tombigbee and Pascagoula river basins commands premium prices. Jackson and the Gulf Coast have beekeeper concentrations. Clover and wildflower are common. Mississippi's cotton acreage creates late-season flows. The state's humidity requires careful management of honey moisture. Gallberry from the coastal plain adds a distinct varietal.
What You'll Find in Mississippi
- Mississippi has 72 honey sellers listed on Local Honey Map, including 2 beekeepers and apiaries, 19 farms with bees, and 30 stores and retailers.
- 4 sellers in Mississippi offer raw or unfiltered honey.
- Some Mississippi producers welcome farm visits. Check individual listings for visit availability and hours.
- The cities with the most honey sellers in Mississippi are Hattiesburg (5), Pontotoc (3) and Jackson (3) .
Common Questions About Honey in Mississippi
- Where can I buy local honey in Mississippi?
- Local Honey Map lists 72 honey sellers across 53 cities in Mississippi. The cities with the most listed producers are Hattiesburg, Pontotoc and Jackson. You can browse by city to find beekeepers, honey farms, and apiaries near you, each with product details, purchase channels, and customer reviews.
- What types of honey are produced in Mississippi?
- The most common honey varietals from Mississippi beekeepers are wildflower and tupelo. Honey flavor varies by region and season. A spring harvest from Hattiesburg will taste different from a late-summer harvest from the same producer. Many Mississippi sellers also offer comb honey, creamed honey, and other bee products.
- How much does local honey cost in Mississippi?
- Local raw honey in Mississippi typically costs $10 to $20 per pound, depending on the varietal, the producer, and whether you buy directly or through a retail shop. Specialty varietals and comb honey may cost more. Buying in larger quantities (quart or half-gallon jars) usually reduces the per-pound cost. Prices at farmers markets and farm stands tend to be lower than retail stores.
- Can I visit a honey farm in Mississippi?
- Yes. Some honey farms and apiaries in Mississippi welcome visitors for hive tours, honey tastings, and direct purchases. Check individual listings on Local Honey Map to see which Mississippi producers offer farm visits. Calling ahead is recommended, as many small operations run by appointment.
- What makes honey in Mississippi unique?
- Mississippi's position in the Deep South gives beekeepers access to subtropical nectar sources like gallberry, titi, and palmetto from the state's wetlands and pine forests. The Mississippi Delta's cotton and soybean agriculture adds wildflower and clover. The state's long growing season, from March through November, allows multiple harvests. Mississippi honey can range from dark, robust swamp honeys to lighter wildflower and clover. The state's mix of Delta agriculture, piney woods, and coastal plain creates regional variation. Beekeepers in different parts of the state produce distinctly different profiles.
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