Local UTAH-Sourced Honeybees – Spring 2026 Packages & Nucs

Howdy! I’m Garrett — a commercial beekeeper out of Northern Utah. My father and I manage hundreds of hives, and I’ve been keeping bees since I was a kid. Please consider supporting our family-owned operation.

Our bees are:

• Locally raised with brand-new 2026 queens
• Italian, Carniolan, or Cordovan queens available
• Excellent honey and wax producers
• Selectively bred to be docile
• Fantastic pollinators
• State-inspected and certified healthy
• Great bees for backyard or sideline beekeepers

Why buy from us?

We sell directly to you — no bulk distributors and no middlemen. Every nuc is carefully crafted, medicated, and double-checked for an actively laying queen before sale. I’ve sold thousands of hive starts and I am always happy to help with advice as a prominent Utah beekeeper.

Pricing

• Standard 3lb package with a mated queen: $155 (or $145 each for 5 or more)
• Standard 5-frame nuc with a proven queen: $195 (or $180 each for 5 or more)

️ Container deposit (additional charge):

There is an additional $10 refundable container deposit per unit for each package cage or nuc box.

Return the container and message us to receive $10 back per container! Your out-the-door cost is $10 higher per unit until containers are returned.

Availability (weather dependent)

• Packages available: early April through May
• Nucs available: late April through July 1st

Ordering, Deposits & Payment

• No order deposit required for purchases under 20 units
• Large orders (20+ units) may require a deposit (Many beekeepers require deposits on all orders — we try to keep it simple and flexible.)

We accept: cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle

$10 discount (per unit) for veterans, active duty, and first responders

We provide pickup locations between Logan and Spanish Fork

Reserve your hives

Lilly (my lovely wife — quick replies): 801-888-4968

Garrett (large orders or advanced beekeeping questions): 801-791-1476

Raw local honey also available — inquire for details Instagram: @bartons_bees