Where is our honey from?

and what’s “local”?

For the best health benefits, particularly for allergy relief, local honey is typically most effective when sourced within a radius of about 50 miles.

This range ensures the honey contains pollen from plants in your immediate environment, which is key for building tolerance to local allergens!

Some studies suggest an even tighter range, like 10-20 miles, to optimize relevance to the pollens in your specific exposure area, but 50 miles is a widely accepted practical guideline.

Label design for Honey Smith featuring a black background, a gold bee icon, and text indicating 'The Honey Smith, EST 2023, Raw Pure Authentic'.
Map of The Honey Smith apiaries and where to buy honey around Albert Lea, MN and Lake Mills, IA

Albert Lea, MN — Shop: Albert Lea Farmers Market · Apiary: Shady Spring

Clarks Grove, MN — Apiaries: Silver Maples, Tulip Valley, Amber Oaks

Geneva, MN — Apiary: Prairie Lake

Hayward, MN — Apiary: Wildflower Field

Lake Mills, IA — Shop: The Beal Barn · Apiaries: Windy Hill, Meadow's Edge

Joice, IA — Apiary: Lowland Meadow

Northwood, IA — Shop: Carpenter Coffee Company

Mason City, IA (north side) — Apiary: Cliff View