74.11% — Dominant
Laurel Sumac
Malosma laurina
🍯 La Verne, CA · 8 oz jars · $12 each
Local raw honey, straight from the hive.
Little Bee & Co. produces small-batch raw honey in La Verne, California. Our current batch was harvested May–June 2025. The next harvest is planned for May–June 2026, with floral DNA testing after harvest.
$128 oz jar, raw & unfiltered
May–June 2025Current batch, La Verne harvest
May–June 2026Next batch — DNA checked after harvest
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Best shot of hive, bees, or finished jars
Best shot of hive, bees, or finished jars
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Beekeeper at hive
Beekeeper at hive
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Jar lineup
Jar lineup
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Bees on frame
Bees on frame
About the Beekeeper
Veteran-owned honey built on trust, training, and care.
Our honey is backed by real veteran-focused training programs and county certification — not just a label.
Why this honey stands out
From the local La Verne landscape to floral DNA testing, every batch tells the story of where the bees foraged and how the honey was made.
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Current local batch
Harvested May–June 2025 from our La Verne hives, raw and unfiltered.
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Upcoming 2026 batch
Next harvest planned May–June 2026, with floral DNA testing after harvest.
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Veteran & county certified
Trained through Heroes to Hives and registered with the County of Los Angeles as a honey farmer.
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You at the hive or holding jars
You at the hive or holding jars
Heroes to Hives
A nationally recognized program through Michigan State University that provides veterans with hands-on beekeeping education and training — turning military service into a meaningful career in agriculture.
Homegrown by Heroes
A veteran farmer certification that lets consumers identify agricultural products grown and produced by U.S. military veterans. When you see this label on our honey, you’re supporting a veteran-owned small farm.
LA County Certified Honey Farmer
Registered and certified with the County of Los Angeles as an official honey farmer.
🔬 Floral Fingerprint
What’s actually in our honey — proven by DNA.
Using floral DNA testing, we identify exactly which plants the bees foraged. The breakdown below reflects our May–June 2025 batch. The 2026 batch will have its own results after harvest.
What this means for you
The floral mix shapes the color, aroma, and flavor of every jar. Our honey is dominated by Laurel Sumac — a native Southern California plant that gives it a rich, distinctive character rooted in the local landscape.
9.16%
Magnolia / Tulip Poplar
Magnolia spp. / Liriodendron tulipifera
4.20%
Ice Plant
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
2.97%
Pistachio
Pistacia spp.
2.94%
Sumac
Rhus spp.
2.70%
Fan Palm
Washingtonia robusta
1.34%
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
1.31%
Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana
1.27%
Privet
Ligustrum spp.
📍 Hyper-Local
Bees forage up to 2 miles from the hive.
Every jar reflects the specific trees, flowers, and seasonal blooms of North La Verne — a true taste of place.
Local forage area
Our hives are based in North La Verne, California. The bees work the surrounding landscape within about a 2-mile radius, pulling nectar from the native plants and trees of the San Gabriel Valley foothills.
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Current batch
Harvested May–June 2025 in La Verne, California.
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Next batch
Planned May–June 2026 with new DNA results after harvest.
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Truly local
No blending, no long-distance sourcing — just honey from bees and plants right here in North La Verne.
North La Verne, California
Our foraging territory sits in the foothills above La Verne, near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Raw Local Honey
May–June 2025 harvest · La Verne, California
$12
per 8 oz jar
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8 oz jar, raw & unfiltered✓
Local pickup, La Verne CA✓
Veteran-owned & county certified✓
Floral DNA tested batch✓
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Jar close-up or pour shot
Jar close-up or pour shot
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We’ll reach out to confirm your order and arrange a pickup time.
🐝 The Hives
Meet the bees behind every jar.
Meet the Bees
Our colonies are cared for with close attention to their health and habitat. Healthy bees produce better honey — it’s that simple.
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Bees on comb
Bees on comb
Harvest Notes
Each seasonal batch has its own character. The current May–June 2025 harvest carries warm, floral notes shaped by the local Southern California bloom cycle.
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Pour shot or honey spoon
Pour shot or honey spoon
Why Raw & Unfiltered?
Raw honey is never heated or heavily processed, preserving its natural enzymes, antioxidants, pollen, and full flavor. Our honey goes straight from the hive to the jar — exactly as nature made it.
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Jar display or extraction
Jar display or extraction
📬 Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you.
Contact Us
Reach out to reserve a jar, ask about availability, or just say hello. We keep things personal — no automated systems, just a real conversation.
📞 626-488-8222
📍 La Verne, California
🍯 Current batch: May–June 2025
Quick Facts
Veteran-owned
Trained through Heroes to Hives at Michigan State University and certified Homegrown by Heroes.
North La Verne, CA
Our hives and pickup location are both in La Verne, Los Angeles County, in the San Gabriel Valley.
DNA-tested honey
Floral DNA testing confirms what’s in every batch — transparency most local honey producers don’t offer.