Carson & Bees
We grow: Honey & Other Products
We are in: Inland
Growing practice: Organic
You can buy it: Farm Stand & Retail Outlet
We are a small beekeeping operation with honeybees in Ukiah and Potter valleys. We sell local honey and provide pollination services. Along with our pollination services, we sell bees in the spring.
Carson Elmer is a lifelong resident of Mendocino County. He grew up in Potter Valley and currently resides in Ukiah’s beautiful Westside neighborhood with his wife Elizabeth, their daughter Mae, and their dog Bee.
When he was just 10 years old, Carson was introduced to the art of beekeeping by a family friend. He has since worked with many prominent beekeepers around Northern California and has owned and operated Carson and Bees for nearly two decades.
Carson and Bees is one of very few options for Mendocino County honey and beeswax. Carson’s bees also pollinate California’s almonds and Mendocino’s pears and apples.
Carson’s wife, Elizabeth, can be found behind the scenes of Carson and Bees working on bee package sales in the spring, as well as doing communications and outreach. She loves to be an official honey taster too!
In addition to their own foraging, our bees collect nectar from vetch, mustard, blackberry, and starthistle for our honey.
Carson & Bees was awarded 1st place, at the Mendocino County Fair.
What We Grow
Honey: local honey
Other products: bees and provide pollination services
How We Grow
Organic, not certified
How to Buy
Retail Outlet: Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op, Westside Rennaisance Market, Hoppers Corner Store
Email list is available.