Beekeeping Resources
Provided below is a list of resources for beekeepers looking for informational materials, beekeeping supplies, and a variety of other useful items.
For over 40 years, Mann Lake has been the trusted name in beekeeping, proudly offering quality, USA-made products to support every beekeeper, from hobbyists to large-scale commercial operations. We’re passionate about bees and dedicated to helping you keep your hives thriving. With a deep commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and exceptional customer service, Mann Lake stands at the forefront of the beekeeping industry. Our journey began with a love for bees and a mission to provide beekeepers with the tools they need to succeed. Today, we continue that legacy by delivering top-tier products designed to support the health and sustainability of your bees. No matter the size of your operation, Mann Lake is here to partner with you every step of the way, ensuring that the essential work of pollination continues to flourish.
We currently have the seventh generation involved in the business. From humble beginnings, our company has expanded to 10 branch locations nationwide and 4 manufacturing facilities that are located near Hamilton, IL. We are happy to serve the United States beekeepers, as well as many overseas customers. Since 1863, the Dadant family has made quality products from beeswax, a natural and renewable resource.
BeeBuilt is a purveyor of high-quality beekeeping supplies, products, and knowledge, located in Portland, Oregon.
As of 2019 BeeBuilt is under new ownership and a new management team that designs new products for the beekeeping community and then partners with workshops and studios that are engaged in social impact in their communities and that facilitate worker empowerment.
Our team is joyfully passionate about pollinators and our shared environment. We strive to create and source products that not only provide positive change for those who make them, but also maintain a healthy ecological impact.
The Bee Supply
Blake Shook, along with his parents, Lyndon and Tammy Shook, founded The Bee Supply in 2016. Blake has been keeping bees since he was a young teen and has grown his commercial beekeeping business to thousands of hives. When his parents had an empty metal building and a few acres to utilize for a small business, Blake approached them about another dream of his - starting a bee supply store to help local beekeepers. And thus, The Bee Supply was born.
The Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS) is the sole agency responsible for regulating the apiary industry of Texas. TAIS is a state agency administered under AgriLife Research, a part of the Texas A&M university system. Honey bees are a vital part of the agricultural industry here in Texas and nationwide. Pollination by honey bees provides billions of dollars in added value to crops here in the United States. In order to ensure the health and safety of the industry, TAIS routinely inspects commercial operations for pest and pathogens and permits the movement of hives.
If you need to contact a beekeeper for assistance or to get some honey, please click the directory button above. You'll be taken to a list of beekeepers in the Canton TX area that can help you!
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