Honeys of the Valley to Debut at Sun Mountain Apiary Honey Store

DELANSON – It’s not often a business opens its door for the competition, but that is exactly what Sun Mountain Honey Store is doing. With their own honey stock running low due to this spring’s weather conditions and high demand, owner Bob Muller thought why not give customers access to honey from other beekeepers. Working with the Mohawk Valley Beekeepers Club, the store is allowing any current members of the club to display and sell their honey at their store. Members hail from throughout a five-county area and each has a unique honey based on the flora in their immediate area.

“Many members, including myself, only have roadside stands to sell our honey. As winter approaches we need to close even though we still may have honey. With Bob offering access to the Sun Mountain’s Honey Store to sell our honey, it gives many club members a renewed chance to sell our product and gain exposure.” Mike Hammond, President, Mohawk Valley Beekeepers

With honey and other hive related products being very popular gifts, offering “Honey of the Valley” during the holidays made a perfect fit. As Muller explained, many in the club have less than 10 hives, yet make great honey the public normally does not have access to. This is a unique opportunity for the public to try some of the many exquisite honeys our area has historically been known for.

“This is a great collaboration among the area’s agribusinesses. It is this type of collaboration that will both benefit consumers and strengthen the resiliency of our small ag producers. I am thrilled that they are collaborating to bring their wonderful local honeys to market.” Caroline Myran, Schoharie County Agricultural Development Specialist.

Sun Mountain Apiary’s Honey Store will be offering “Honeys of the Valley” from November 1 to December 30. The store is located just off Rt 146 in the Town of Wright and is open 9am to 5pm daily. Mohawk Valley Beekeepers was formed in 2018 and meets at 7pm on the third Thursday of the month at Cooperative Extension in Cobleskill. It is open to both beginner and experienced beekeepers.