

Welcome to
Essential
Honey Bees
Together, Earl and Carol Hoffman operate Essential Honey Bees LLC, which raises queens, sells nucleus hives, and pollinates local organic vegetable farms.
As Master Beekeepers, they enjoy sharing their decades of experiences, working with scientists, and consulting with small to large commercial operations to fulfill their mission to help Apis Mellifera thrive!
Earl & Carol are second-generation EAS Certified Master Beekeepers and lifetime members with over 32 years of experience teaching and coaching beekeepers.

Changes We Made

32
+
Years of
Experience

18
+
Collaborations
with Scientists

100
+
Beekeepers
Mentored

50
+
Presentations
& Lectures

Master Tools
Microbes!
DFMs (Direct-fed Microbials) is a safe, natural, and organic tool that allows beekeepers to work with nature, supporting the natural microbial ecosystems to enhance digestion, immunity, and detoxification!
The 1st
Probiotic
for Honey Bees
in America!
Naturally releases the nutrients trapped in your soil acting as a natural fertilizer to improve soil and plant health.