Honey Farms & Apiaries near Des Moines, IA
3 honey farms & apiaries within about 30 miles of Des Moines — Just Iowa Honey, Patch's Pumpkins & Honey Farm and Lappe's Bee Supply and Honey Farm LLC. Raw local honey and hive products from area beekeepers.
Just Iowa Honey
6.1 miJust Iowa Honey runs five home-based apiaries in Des Moines, bottling small-batch, unpasteurized honey in varietals like black locust, linden, and wildflower alongside comb honey and beeswax goods. The operation builds custom honey favors for weddings and events and curates a Heritage Collection gift line; visits to the Crestmoor Drive location are by appointment.
Patch's Pumpkins & Honey Farm
23.8 miAdel
Patch's Pumpkins & Honey Farm combines a fall pumpkin patch with honey production on L Lane outside Adel, in the Raccoon River valley west of Des Moines. The pairing of pumpkins and hives is uncommon among Iowa's agritourism farms.
Lappe's Bee Supply and Honey Farm LLC
29.0 miLappe's Bee Supply and Honey Farm, based in East Peru in Madison County, sells live bees — Italian, Carniolan, Buckfast, and Russian-hybrid queens, packages, and nucleus colonies — plus hive boxes, frames, smokers, and other beekeeping equipment. The operation also bottles raw honey and beeswax blocks and ships supplies nationwide, with free shipping on orders over $100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many honey farms & apiaries are near Des Moines?
US Farm Trail lists 3 honey farms & apiaries within about 30 miles of Des Moines, Iowa, the closest being Just Iowa Honey in null. Every one sells direct to the public.
Can you visit honey farms & apiaries near Des Moines in person?
Many welcome visitors — through a farm stand, on-farm store, or by appointment. Check each farm's page for hours and how to buy before you drive out.