Purchase UMD Honey
Thank you for your interest in supporting the research of UMD Bee Lab by purchasing our honey!
To order, complete the UMD Honey Order Form. You will receive an auto-confirmation when your order is received. Honey Prices We accept cash or checks made out to "University of Maryland." We do not accept credit cards or virtual payment at this time. 1 Pound Queenline Jar (glass)
5.5 ounce Hexagonal Jar (glass)
Pickup on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of each month between 11am and 1pm - except when announced otherwise in our newsletter. Join by visiting our Order Form and opting in to receive email updates. Questions? Email us at [email protected] *Need to request a special pick up time outside of our pick up hours? Please email us directly to confirm a pickup date and time - otherwise we may not be available. The Plant Sciences Building loading dock driveway is accessible from Regents Drive. It is the first left turn if heading north from the Campus Drive/Fieldhouse Drive intersection. There is no sign marking the driveway, but this link should provide directions via Google Maps. Directions to Bee Lab from PLS Loading Dock (by appointment only)
Enter the loading dock bay and turn right. Take a Left at the end of the hall to find the elevator. Go to Floor 4 and walk straight until you arrive at room 4176 (on your left). Directions to Bee Lab from Hornbake Plaza entrance (by appointment only) Take elevator to Floor 4. Turn left out of the dual elevator bay and take your first left to go down the long hallway. Follow the hall to room 4176 (on your right). What’s up with the Bees? Our bees are fortunate to be located in agricultural areas owned by University of Maryland, surrounded by abundant flowering trees, crops, and cover crops. All proceeds from our honey sales go directly back to helping fund our research, extension and outreach work throughout Maryland, as well as help cover expenses for caring for our bees! Be it for yourself or for a friend, UMD Honey is a gift that keeps on giving. More About Our Honey! Our honey is produced from research colonies located on campus and at several Maryland farms. More than 150 colonies are utilized each year for honey bee health, epidemiological and best management research to inform both local and national beekeeping practices. Some of these apiaries are used specifically for extension and teaching, capitalizing on our expertise to share and engage with the strong community of Maryland beekeepers. Honey bees are a vital agricultural component and the only managed pollinator in the US. More than 100 important crops are pollinated by honey bees. Honey bees forage on pollen and nectar sources around our Maryland farms, enjoying a wide range of wildflowers and flowering trees, which creates a superb and flavorful honey. Important floral sources for our bees include Maple, Tulip Poplar, Black Locust, clover, aster, and goldenrod. All honey sale proceeds directly support our research, extension work, and the bees! If you would like to donate to support our work please visit University of Maryland "Giving to Maryland" Honey Bee Lab Donation Site. Thank you again for your support! For more information, please email [email protected]. |
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