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
Miiiiike
We are deeply saddened at the loss of Miiiike. He was the best of men and beekeepers. We dedicate this upcoming season to him. For all that he taught us and for all the memories he gave us for life and beekeeping. He taught Connie how to run a queen yard and that patience is key when looking for queens. He leads us to Christ every day, and we will always remember his motto of "We are here to serve others." We hope to carry on his teachings. He also loved to say, "FIND THE QUEEN WIN A PRIZE!" We found a wonderful friend and prize in him. Rest in peace, Miiiike.
(We always spell his name with at least four letter Is.) He always said thats how it sounded when we said his name with our southern accents.)
Bees - Nucs - Queens
2025 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 2025 on January 1st, 2025. 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 exchaPlease 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.
-Hive body box
-Top
-Bottom
-Ratchet Strap
Please see video below for more information.
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.
Queen cells
Unhatched queen cells.
We will have more information available soon. Please contact us with any questions you may have.
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 depending on your location.
We will take care of all the bee's needs. This will include feeding, treating, and any hive maintenance.
Adopt a Hive
Do you want to support the bees, but not necessarily want to be a beekeeper? Then you should adopt a hive from CNC Farms. When you adopt a hive you will receive the following for one year. Your adoption will fund the maintenance and housing of local hives.
Your adoption includes:
- Certificate of adoption.
- Identification card of hive and queen.
- Your name on the hive.
- Pictures of the hive.
- Three stickers
- Monthly updates of your hive.
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.