Hansen Honey Farm is a locally-owned, family beekeeping operation in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.  What started as a hobby for Chris Hansen, turned into a growing business that involves his whole family.  

Chris first became interested in bees by watching his father and grandfather.  They both kept bees when he was a child.   In elementary school, a local beekeeper gave a presentation to Chris’ class which further piqued his interest.  Due to a family member’s allergies, Chris had to delay starting on his own beekeeping journey.  Finally, in 1998 Chris was able to purchase his first 2 hives. 

In 2003, Chris married Jodie and together they have grown this exciting business, expanding it every year to sell not only the honey that their bees produce, but also bees and queens to other beekeepers.  In 2015, they purchased their new location.  This allowed them to open a permanent retail space where they now offer a full line of beekeeping supplies in addition to their honey, bees and queens.

The Hansen’s enjoy providing the surrounding communities with fresh local honey.  All of Hansen Honey Farm’s honey is local to Northern Wisconsin.  Why buy local honey?  Not only does buying local honey help support the local economy, you also know exactly where your honey is produced!  This local honey may help you to build up immunity to the pollen of the local flora, thereby reducing seasonal allergy symptoms.  

Hansen’s Honey bees pollinate mostly clover, with some alfalfa, basswood and other native wildflowers depending on the hives locations.

The Hansen’s are also involved in continuing their passion for beekeeping by being involved with community education.  They are active in assisting individuals, local schools and youth programs in bringing beekeeping and education opportunities to those interested in starting their own beekeeping journey.  Through the local beekeeper organization, classes offered at the store, individual consulting and the Rhinelander 4-H youth program, Chris is passing on his legacy of family beekeeping to others throughout Northern Wisconsin.