B E E S & H O N E Y
Circle A Bees produces honey that is authentic, high quality, unheated and raw from small apiaries. These apiaries are generally located in areas possessing unique nectar flows from the wide variety of plants in the area. The location of each apiary is based on dominant plant species and healthy environments for honeybees.
Honey Varieties
Honey is similar to wine and olive oil in that it reflects the terroir, or environment in which it is produced. The type of plants that bees collect nectar or dew from is the major influence on honey flavor and aroma but other environmental conditions such as soil, climate, topography and even the beekeeper affect the character of honey.
Health Benefits
The bioactive plant compounds and antioxidants contained in honey have scientifically been found to benefit health. When used topically its antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects have been proven since ancient Egyptian times to heal wounds.
Practices
Circle A Bees strives to do what is best for the bees. From determining the locations of hives to over-wintering the boxes of bees, the health of the hive is paramount. The honey is extracted in small batches to maintain food stores for the hive through the winter months. Integrated pest management practices are used when practical such as control of the deadly varroa mite and minimization of stressors.
Honey Varieties
Honey is similar to wine and olive oil in that it reflects the terroir, or environment in which it is produced. The type of plants that bees collect nectar or dew from is the major influence on honey flavor and aroma but other environmental conditions such as soil, climate, topography and even the beekeeper affect the character of honey.
Health Benefits
The bioactive plant compounds and antioxidants contained in honey have scientifically been found to benefit health. When used topically its antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects have been proven since ancient Egyptian times to heal wounds.
Practices
Circle A Bees strives to do what is best for the bees. From determining the locations of hives to over-wintering the boxes of bees, the health of the hive is paramount. The honey is extracted in small batches to maintain food stores for the hive through the winter months. Integrated pest management practices are used when practical such as control of the deadly varroa mite and minimization of stressors.
"…for Caroline Barnes, honey is more than just a packaged syrup on market shelves --
it’s a way of connecting with nature and finding the beauty in our everyday environments."
it’s a way of connecting with nature and finding the beauty in our everyday environments."
—The La Grande Observer
The following photos were taken by the La Grande Observer for an article in June 2021. You can find it here.