Karma Acres Farm

06/25/2026

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Lori is harvesting some golden goodness made right here at the farm!

01/29/2026

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Starvation in winter is rarely about lack of honey. It is about lack of access.

Highly experienced beekeepers know this well. A colony can die with full frames just centimeters away from the cluster. Honey does not save bees if they cannot reach it.

In cold weather, the winter cluster moves slowly and deliberately. Bees will not break the cluster to cross cold empty comb. If the honey is not directly above or touching the cluster, it might as well not exist.

This is why colonies starve during long cold days even with plenty of stored food. The cluster consumes what is immediately available. Once that pocket is empty, movement becomes impossible without risking lethal heat loss.

Cluster position matters. If the bees start winter off to one side or low in the box, and the honey is stored elsewhere, starvation becomes a real risk despite abundance.

This is where beekeepers can help.

Honey tarts, candy boards, or fondant placed directly above the cluster give bees something they can reach without breaking formation. It is not about feeding more. It is about feeding smarter.

In winter, proximity is survival. Honey that cannot be reached is not food.

Thank you for reading 🧡
Happy

01/27/2026

Did you know that, in addition to our bees and delicious honey we have an agritourism site where you stay and spend time at the farm? You can come and just relax in nature, or you can also have a honeybee experience, tour a live Beehive, and learn about raising bees and making honey. It's perfect for that weekend getaway! We hope to see you soon!

Landowners are partnering with Hipcamp to earn extra money by connecting their properties with folks looking to stay and camp outside. All you need to get started is a flat spot where someone can pitch a tent or park an RV, or a structure (such as a yurt, canvas tent, or cabin) for them to

01/23/2026

Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

01/23/2026

It's that time of year! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GuCYfA45o/

01/20/2026

Always fun to see all the maple pollen going in for the soring build-up. Soon we will be making splits. Let us know if you'd like to buy a nuc!

01/19/2026

Good Morning! The camellias are doing a great job of feeding the bees through these cold times when there is not much other food around. But the red maple is starting to bloom in our area, so if it warms up just a little bit they will be bringing it in like crazy. The beekeeper's year has begun!