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This is a story about what the “art” in the word artisan means. About the quality that only comes with a deep knowledge of a craft learned from years of dedicated effort.

Beekeeping is an ancient craft. It goes back to when we were hunter-foragers. In recent years, there has been an explosion of new products. Flavor infusions. Natural health and beauty products. Innovative household items. Some are terrific and some are just flashy.

Banner Bees exemplifies what can happen when deep respect for and attendion to craft is combined with a creative artistic bent. It’s a combination that is only seen occasionally. Few commit the time and creativity is always in short supply.

At Banner Bees, Angela’s father-in-law and husband were serious life long bee keeping hobbyists. Very serious. They made themselves into true artisans, attentive to the needs of their bee colonies which is necessary to get the most flavorful honey .

Angela made a career change to Banner Bees and develop the business by designing creative products of the highest quality.  This is a textbook case of great products coming from a merging of tradition and creativity.