Purchase UMD Honey

The UMD Honey Bee Lab is carrying on a proud tradition of producing and selling honey from research colonies located on campus and at several Maryland farms. More than 150 colonies are utilized each year for honey bee health, epidemiological and best management research to inform both local and national beekeeping practices. Some of these apiaries are used specifically for extension and teaching, capitalizing on our expertise to share and engage with the strong community of Maryland beekeepers.
Due to COVID-19, pick up of honey orders will be arranged by contacting Eric at honey@umd.edu.
Our 2021 sales take place at the Plant Sciences Loading dock. We will sell honey each month with the specific times listed here as we update.

We have set up a new February pick up date due to the recent campus closure.

The next pick up date will be this coming Thursday, February 25th from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

For those orders of $75 or more, if the dates or times above do not work for you, please contact us to find a more convenient pickup time.

The Plant Sciences Building loading dock driveway is accessible from Regents Drive. It is the first left turn if  heading north from the Campus Drive M Circle. There is no sign marking the driveway, but this link should provide directions via Google Maps.
Honey bees are a vital agricultural component and the only managed pollinator in the US. More than 100 important crops are pollinated by honey bees. Honey bees forage on pollen and nectar sources around our Maryland farms, enjoying a wide range of wildflowers and flowering trees, which creates a superb and flavorful honey. Important floral sources for our bees include Maple, Tulip Poplar, Black Locust, clover, aster, and goldenrod. All honey sale proceeds directly support our research.

For more information, please email honey@umd.edu.
Honey Prices:

1 Pound Queenline Jar (glass)
  • Single 1lb Jar – $15
  • Case of 24 – $240 ($10 ea)

5.5 ounce Hexagonal Jar (glass)
  • Single 5.5oz Jar – $7
  • Case of 12 – $60 ($5 ea)

Combo 
  • 1x 1lb & 5.5oz jar – $20

We accept cash or checks made out to: University of Maryland.

Local UMD honey makes a great gift—please support our research and thank you!