About CNC Farms
Our Story
CNC Farms was founded by third generation beekeeper, Eddie Collins. Eddie grew up around bees, but did not like them much. When he discovered his father-in-law was pollinating his garden with Q-tips, he decided to get back into bees. Those two hives grew into hundreds while he worked alongside migratory beekeepers. He eventually became one himself. He named his business after his two daughters, whose initials were both CNC. Connie, his eldest daughter and fourth generation beekeeper, now runs the day to day operations and grafts the queens.
Our Mission
Our mission at CNC Farms is to promote sustainable beekeeping practices and educate the public about the importance of bees. When we sell you a hive, we will work with you so you feel confident with your bees. We believe we can help protect these vital pollinators and ensure the health of our planet for generations to come by working together.
In Remembrance
James EArl Collins
In Loving Memory
This season, we are deeply saddened to share the loss of a beloved father and grandfather. James was Eddie’s dad and Connie’s grandfather — the second generation of beekeeper in our family. He usually kept one to ten hives at a time, and he passed down his love of beekeeping to both Eddie and Connie, a legacy that continues to shape our lives today.
James was a proud veteran who served with honor in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force, where he had a long and distinguished career. He was born on January 15, 1941, in Detroit, Texas, and was known for his quiet strength, deep faith, and love of the outdoors. He found joy in beekeeping, fishing, and hunting. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Collins, and they are now reunited forever.
We dedicate this season to you, James.
Personal Note from Connie:
This picture was signed by my grandfather to my grandmother. It reads:
"To Shirley, with all my love."
I was blessed to inherit many of his photos, including beautiful beekeeping pictures that I’ll share further down the page. He loved taking pictures and videos — thanks to him, much of my early childhood was captured and preserved.
I must say, James was quite the cutie back in his day! I can certainly see why Granny fell for him. 🙂
Bees - Nucs - Queens
2026 Options
In all options, you will get a guaranteed 5-frame nuc - 5+ frames of brood/honey / new queen/lot of bees. All options are for pick-up only. No deliveries. These bees are Italian, and Carniolan. Please contact us with any questions. We will begin taking orders for 2026 on January 1st, 2025. Preorders now open. Please watch the videos in the next section for more information.
Option 1 - Pro nuc
A five-frame nuc in a Pro Nuc box.
This option comes with a newly mated queen, bees, and guaranteed two frames of brood.
Your five frames will be a mix of either wood or plastic that will have brood, honey, and pollen. There will not be room for the hive to expand, and a hive body will be needed after purchase.
Please see video below for more information.
Option 2 - Single Hive
You place the order. I’ll build the nuc in my equipment. Then you will bring an empty hive, and we will move the nuc from my equipment into yours. No frame exchange Please watch the video below.
Your purchase includes:
-8 frames consisting of 5+ brood, and honey.
-New Queen
-Bees
-Feeder (Inline One-Gallon)
Equipment Needed:1 each of the following per hive purchased.
-Hi
Queen Marking
Have your queen marked in your hive for easier queen spotting. Please note that this mark can be removed by the bees due to their hygienic nature. This will be added to your hive cost. Queens are not sold separately. This is available in the nuc and single hives.
*PLEASE NOTE: *
All orders with a marked queen must be picked up no later than May 3rd.
Queen cells
Unhatched queen cells.
These are not mated queens.
Rent a Hive
Rent a hive from us!
Would you like to have bees but are not sure about becoming a beekeeper? Whether for ag exemptions, pollination, or just to have bees on your land, we can help you out!
Starting at $30 per month, depending on your location.
We rent to Smith and surrounding Counties.
We will take care of all the bee's needs. This will include feeding, treating, and any hive maintenance.
Bulk Pricing
Bulk Pricing
Option 1 Nuc: 10+ $175 Each
50+ $170 Each
Option 2 Single*: 10+ $215 Each
50+ $210 Each
*When purchasing bulk option 2 you must be able to help load.