Local Honey Map
Local Honey Map Find Local Honey Near You
Farm & Apiary 5.0 (15)

Ard's Bees

Local Farm & Apiary in Necedah, Wisconsin · Raw Honey

Ard's Bees

From the moment you pull into Necedah, Wisconsin, Ard’s Bees feels like a neighborhood find you’d brag about at the farmers market. The Ard family keeps bees and brings home raw, unfiltered honey that tastes of late-summer blossoms and honest work. Their creamed honey is nothing short of luscious, spreadable honey that clings to toast with a buttery, silky finish. Beyond honey, you’ll find lip balms and honey sticks tucked into the same neat display, all rooted in the season’s honey work. You buy through their farm stand and honor stand in Necedah; yes, you can visit, taste, and chat with the beekeepers who know their stuff. Locals rave about the healthful, flavor-forward honey and the friendly, helpful family behind it; some reviews even mention swarm rescues and a readiness to answer questions. If you’re after a real Wisconsin honey stop with a personal touch, Ard’s Bees is the one to seek out in Necedah Wisconsin.

Reviews

What Customers Say

One of the best ways to evaluate a local honey producer is through the experiences of people who have already bought from them. Customer reviews reveal details that a product listing never will: how the honey tastes compared to store-bought, whether the beekeeper is friendly and knowledgeable, and whether people come back for more.

  • Locally grown raw honey is highly praised for its flavor and potential health benefits.
  • Creamed honey is described as creamy and appealing by customers.
  • The Ard family is noted for friendly, helpful service and beekeeping knowledge.
  • Customers appreciate the honor stand and the range of honey-related products.
About the Seller

About This Seller

Not every place that sells honey is the same. A backyard beekeeper managing a handful of hives produces a very different product than a grocery store stocking mass-market brands. Knowing the seller type helps you understand how close you are to the source. The closer you are, the fresher and more traceable the honey.

Farm & Apiary

Ard's Bees is a working farm in Necedah, Wisconsin that keeps bees alongside other agricultural activities. Their honey is produced on-site as part of a diversified farming operation.

W5247 19th St E, Necedah, WI 54646, United States

+1 608-542-0918
facebook.com
View on Google Maps
Processing

Raw & Unfiltered Status

How honey is processed after harvest makes a significant difference in what ends up in the jar. Raw honey preserves the enzymes, pollen, and antioxidants that heat destroys. Unfiltered honey retains the fine particles of beeswax, propolis, and pollen that commercial filtering removes. Crystallization is actually a sign of raw, minimally processed honey, not a flaw.

Raw

Ard's Bees produces raw honey that has not been heated above natural hive temperatures. This preserves the enzymes and nutritional profile that commercial processing typically destroys.

Varietals

Honey Varietals

Honey takes on the flavor, color, and aroma of whatever flowers the bees are foraging. A jar of pale, mild clover honey tastes nothing like dark, earthy buckwheat, even if both come from hives in the same county. Seasonal and regional variation is part of what makes local honey worth seeking out. No two batches are exactly alike.

Specific honey varietals for Ard's Bees haven't been confirmed. Many local sellers in Wisconsin offer wildflower blends that reflect the seasonal bloom in their area. Contacting the seller is the best way to find out what's currently available.

Health

Local Honey & Allergies

One of the most common reasons people seek out local honey is the belief that it can help with seasonal allergies. Bees collect pollen from nearby plants, trace amounts end up in the honey, and regularly eating that honey may help your body build tolerance over time. For those interested in trying it, raw and unfiltered honey is preferred, since commercial processing removes most pollen content.

No reviewers have mentioned purchasing Ard's Bees honey specifically for allergy reasons. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be suitable. If local pollen content matters to you, ask the seller about where their hives are located and how their honey is processed.

Visit

Can You Visit?

There's something about visiting a local honey producer in person that no online listing can replicate. Seeing the hives, meeting the beekeeper, tasting different varietals side by side - it gives you a connection to the product that a grocery shelf never will. Many farms and apiaries welcome visitors, offer tastings, and sell directly on-site, often at better prices than retail.

Open to visitors

Ard's Bees welcomes visitors to their location in Necedah, Wisconsin. Whether you're stopping by their farm stand, touring the apiary, or simply picking up a jar, visiting in person is the best way to experience what they offer and ask the beekeeper your questions directly.

Purchasing

Where to Buy

Finding where to actually purchase local honey can be the hardest part of the process. Many producers sell through limited channels like weekend farmers markets, seasonal farm stands, or small online shops that may sell out between harvests. Direct purchases from the beekeeper, whether at a market, farm stand, or their own website, typically offer the freshest product.

Farm Stand

Ard's Bees sells through Farm Stand.

Products

Products Available

A jar of liquid honey is just the starting point for many local producers. Beekeepers often offer a full range of hive-derived products: comb honey, creamed honey, infused varieties, beeswax candles, skincare products, pollen, and propolis. A diverse product range usually signals a knowledgeable, established operation.

Creamed Honey Lip Balm Honey Sticks

Beyond honey, Ard's Bees also offers creamed honey, lip balm and honey sticks. This range of products is available through their usual sales channels in the Necedah, Wisconsin area.

Hours

Opening Hours

  • Monday Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday Open 24 hours
  • Thursday Open 24 hours
  • Friday Open 24 hours
  • Saturday Open 24 hours
  • Sunday Open 24 hours
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ard's Bees sell raw or unfiltered honey?
Yes. Ard's Bees produces raw honey that has not been heated above natural hive temperatures. This preserves the enzymes and beneficial compounds that commercial processing typically removes. Whether their honey is also unfiltered has not been confirmed. Contact them directly in Necedah, Wisconsin if that's important to you.
What types of honey does Ard's Bees offer?
Specific honey varietals for Ard's Bees haven't been confirmed. Local honey in Wisconsin commonly includes varieties like wildflower, clover, and other region-specific blooms, but what's available depends on the season and location of the hives. Contacting Ard's Bees in Necedah is the best way to find out what they currently have.
How can I buy honey from Ard's Bees in Necedah, Wisconsin?
Ard's Bees sells their honey through Farm Stand. Their farm stand in Necedah offers the most direct purchasing experience. For the most current availability and hours, reaching out to them directly is always recommended.
Does Ard's Bees sell anything besides honey?
Yes. In addition to honey, Ard's Bees in Necedah, Wisconsin also offers creamed honey, lip balm and honey sticks. Their beeswax-based products are made from the same hives as their honey, meaning everything comes from a single, traceable source. Check with Ard's Bees for their full current product list and availability.
Can I visit Ard's Bees in Necedah, Wisconsin?
Yes. Ard's Bees appears to welcome visitors at their location in Necedah, Wisconsin. Customer reviews mention visiting in person, which suggests you can see the operation firsthand and purchase directly on-site. Visiting a local honey producer is one of the best ways to learn about how the honey is made and to find the freshest product available. It's a good idea to contact them ahead of time to confirm hours and any visitor guidelines.
Is Ard's Bees a honey farm?
Ard's Bees is a working farm in Necedah, Wisconsin that keeps bees as part of a diversified agricultural operation. Their honey is produced on-site alongside other farming activities. Farm-produced honey benefits from the surrounding crops and wildflowers, often giving it a distinct flavor profile that reflects the local landscape. Buying from a local farm also supports the broader agricultural community in Wisconsin.
Discover More

More Honey Sellers in Necedah & Wisconsin

Werning Apiaries
Honey farm
Beekeeper

Werning Apiaries

On a quiet lane in Sullivan, Wisconsin, Werning Apiaries feels like a well kept local find you stumble upon at the farmers market, not a glossy storefront. Right now there are no listed varietals or online order options, and the listing has no reviews to speak of. What you do know is that this is a real Wisconsin honey producer, rooted in the Sullivan area and the state’s enduring beekeeping tradition. The hive work likely yields straightforward honey meant to remind you of summer meadows, rather than flashy blends. There’s no obvious product range beyond honey in the listing, so if you’re curious you’ll want to reach out by the address listed or swing by to talk bees in person. In Wisconsin, this kind of small scale beekeeper keeps the flavor honest and local. If you’re hunting for a simple, true honey from Sullivan, this is a name to keep in mind the next time you’re in town.

View listing
Schuett Farms
Food producer
Local Honey Seller · Visitable

Schuett Farms

In Mukwonago, Wisconsin, Schuett Farms is a fall pilgrimage where pumpkins share the field with honey straight from their hives. The honey sits among seasonal produce and the kind of family-friendly charm that makes a day feel easy, not rushed. You’ll wander hayrides, a giant corn maze, and a playground for the little ones, with weekend apple cider and mini donuts tempting you along the path. The reviews aren’t shy about it: the welcome is warm, the energy is real, and the whole scene invites you to linger and grab a jar of farm honey. On-site shopping means you can pick up honey and pumpkins in one breezy visit, or choose from pick-your-own pumpkins and the rows already picked depending on the season. In Wisconsin’s fall, Mukwonago locals know Schuett Farms as a place to make memories with family, not just a stop to buy produce. A down-to-earth farm where the honey is as much part of the day as the hayride.

View listing
Old Oak Hives
Farm
Beekeeper

Old Oak Hives

Old Oak Hives in Franksville, Wisconsin, turns honey into a little roadside treasure, and the jars are so pretty you almost don’t want to crack the seal. This is honey straight from the beekeeper, with pickup only and a friendly farm stand in Franksville where you can grab a jar when you’re heading home from errands. Locals call it high quality and tasty, and one reviewer crowned it the best honey in the county, which is saying something around these parts. The scenery around the operation makes the stop part of the charm, a bit of country calm before you taste the sweetness. In Franksville, you’re buying direct from the hive, no shipping, just a quick hop to the farm stand to pick up your jar. Old Oak Hives represents a simple, reliable way to buy honey close to home in Wisconsin, a place to trust for honest flavor and honest work from a small beekeeping operation.

View listing
Acker's Farm Stand
Farm shop
Local Honey Seller · Visitable

Acker's Farm Stand

Waunakee, Wisconsin has a roadside treasure in Acker's Farm Stand, where fall comes early with pumpkins piled in wagons and gourds in every color. Local honey shares shelf space with eggs, cheese, and maple syrup, all part of a rotating, seasonal lineup. The real charm is the self-serve setup, a toolbox for payment, wagons to cart your pumpkins, and a friendly, no-frills vibe that makes you linger. Expect chickens pecking near the perimeter, a farm cat strolling by, and kids tracing the season in real life. Shoppers say they’ll return for pumpkins, seasonal goods, and the little extras that make a road stop feel like a memory. This Waunakee stand is pure Wisconsin, with farm animals, family-friendly energy, and a hearty mix of produce and treats that change with the season. You can visit the stand and pick up right there, in person, no online orders. Acker's stands out for making a quick stop feel like a small-town welcome.

View listing
Promised Land Acres
Farm shop
Local Honey Seller

Promised Land Acres

In Watertown, Wisconsin, Promised Land Acres runs a small farm shop where honey is the real deal. You can swing by their Watertown site at N1475 Co Rd M to buy honey on site, no delivery listed. The varietals aren’t detailed, but the honey feels like a true farm staple, clean and honest, the kind that makes you reach for a second jar. The shop keeps things simple and local, and the core product is honey first and foremost. A recent shopper wrote they loved this honey, a quick nod that says a lot to the right palate. Beyond honey, there isn’t a long product line listed, so this is a place to stock up and support a small farm. If you love discovering real local honey in town, Promised Land Acres is worth a stop when you’re near Watertown.

View listing
Rogers Pure Honey
Honey farm
Farm & Apiary · Visitable

Rogers Pure Honey

In Baraboo, Wisconsin, Rogers Pure Honey serves up a clover honey that glows with color and a Dandelion honey that tastes like sunshine. The honey is raw and unfiltered, so you get the full bloom and a depth of flavor that store shelves miss. It’s a small, family-run operation with soaps and lip balms tucked into the lineup, all made with the same care as the honey. The stand is self-serve, honor-system style, right at the edge of Baraboo for locals and travelers alike to grab a bottle when they pass through. You can wander the self-serve display, compare the clover and dandelion, and feel the difference raw, unfiltered honey makes. Loyal visitors say they’ll return when they’re in the area, and who can blame them? If you’re chasing real local honey in Baraboo, Rogers Pure Honey is a stop that sticks with you.

View listing