Milwaukee's Lake Michigan location and southeastern Wisconsin's agricultural landscape create a productive beekeeping region centered on basswood honey, with Door County cherry blossom honey as a spring seasonal specialty.
Basswood (linden) honey (herbal-minty, Milwaukee's most distinctive local variety), Door County cherry blossom honey (spring specialty, May–June), sweet clover honey from Wisconsin farmland, and Great Lakes wildflower blends are the area's highlights.
Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward (open daily) carries Wisconsin honey. Fondy Farmers Market (Saturdays, May–November) and South Milwaukee Farmers Market feature southeastern Wisconsin producers.
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Browse our complete local honey directory to find beekeepers and farmers markets near you. Explore all 210+ honey varieties in our comprehensive guide. For a complete overview of honey in Wisconsin, see our Wisconsin Honey Sourcing Guide.
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