In the winter of 2004, three passionate urban beekeepers conceived and created Chicago Honey Co-op.

Our purpose is simple, to provide job training opportunities for the under-employed while operating a small business model that is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices and aims for the highest product quality standards .

Owned by our members, our Chicago bee farm is home to over 100 hives.

Our apiary, or bee farm as we like to call it, is located on the west side of Chicago in the North Lawndale neighborhood.

We have been tending the bees and making natural honey from chemical free beehives at this spot for the past three years. 

This past year, we  taught beekeeping skills to trainees from Growing Home Inc.

We believe in and practice local, sustainable agriculture and love to meet our customers in person at farmers markets in Chicago. 

During the Summer and Fall you can find us at Chicago's Green City Market, Oak Park Farmers Market and Logan Square Farmers Market. You will find links to the market websites on our links page.

In addition to our honey, we make several types of pure beeswax candles and three personal care products. A solid moisturizing bar, lip balm and a fragrant honey sugar scrub. Take a look at our products page for pictures and purchasing.

If you would like our honey or other products as gifts for a special event, we would be happy to work with you. Please email us with your request. We also happily accept wholesale inquiries.