Lakeview Acres

04/14/2025

So, we now have AZ Slovenian hives. One of the most secret things about them is the illusive measurements in US size. Well here they are FYI

04/13/2025

So, the Bee shed is coming along. Metal should be in this week so we can put the new hives in and transfer the bees into them. Cannot wait for this to all happen.

03/29/2025

03/13/2025

So, the Bee Shed is here. Now to make it ready for the new Slovenian AZ hives that are on the way. And a HUGE shout out to Premier Barns in Richmond MO for coming through a second time, easy to deal with, professional, great quality.

03/08/2025

Follow up: Stay tuned because something new is about to happen in the apiary!

02/28/2025

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02/09/2025

Some exciting things are happening at the farm, stay tuned in a few weeks BIG change is on the way.

01/29/2025

So, we had 2 very cold snaps back to back and I was afraid I had not done certain things in time for them. I thought I had lost at least 4 hives because there were not bees on a fairly warm day. Well today a bit ago I was letting the dogs out and I heard bees! Wait it is only 53 out with snow still in spots. Sure enough I went out to the hives and every one of them have bees and they are bringing out the dead bees and cleaning the hives up. Whew! I will be opening them up to peek at how they are doing food wise in a few days.

01/16/2025

We do indeed sell full gallons of honey, and half gallons! Send us a message for pricing!

01/06/2025

So Snowmagedon is over and had to check the Bees this morning because of the drifting snow. Thankfully I did, most entrances were snow clogged 2 were partially clogged. I had to bend down to be sure I removed the snow from inside. The drift on the barn, well that is over 6 feet tall. The bottom of the hives is 18 inches off the ground too.

01/04/2025

Need to stock up on some honey before the weather hits tonight? We’ve gone some!

12/04/2024

Looking for Christmas stocking stuffers, or Baby shower gifts? We now have Mini Bears for $2.25 each and they are 2.5 ounces of honey.

11/08/2024

Here is the article from Missouri University for Veterans day, and yes that is me in the suit:

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. – Military veterans like beekeeper Kit Smith find comfort and knowledge through the Heroes to Hives program offered by University of Missouri...

11/01/2024

New batch of honey being bottled up, Yum!

10/26/2024

We extracted the last of the honey for this season. Checked it for moisture content. Uncapped it and put in the extractor. Has a wonderful floral aroma and color.

09/10/2024

Check out our new website!

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Straight Honey - Excelsior Springs Farm