SHIRE GOLD APIARY
🐝 Shire Gold Apiary
Outside of my legal practice, I maintain an active apiary (bee yard) with several colonies of Italian honeybees. I’m a state-registered and licensed beekeeper in Florida, currently enrolled in the University of Florida’s Master Beekeeper Program.
🌼 Why I Keep Bees
Beekeeping allows me to:
- Observe and study bee behavior in a managed environment
- Support local pollination and ecological health in a 3–5 mile radius
- Harvest honey, pollen, and propolis responsibly and sustainably
I always prioritize the health and well-being of my colonies, using best practices in hive management.
I’m also actively involved in the local beekeeping community and am beginning to raise locally bred queens to promote gentle, disease-resistant genetics and discourage “Africanized” bee traits.
🍯 Products (Seasonal Availability)
All products comply with Florida Cottage Food Laws and are offered locally (U.S. only):
- Raw, unprocessed local honey (1 lb bottles) — great for allergy support!
- Infused Honey Flavors:
- Jalapeño
- Vanilla-Lavender
- Orange-Lemon
- Creamed Honey*
- Propolis Tincture (20% solution, glass pipette bottles)
- 📦 Note: We are currently unable to ship honey internationally.
🛒 To Order or Inquire:
📘 Interested in Beekeeping?
Check out my book on Amazon, available in paperback and Kindle:
📚 Perfect for beginners, the book is written for:
- Aspiring beekeepers
- Those in their first year
- Anyone without a mentor
It includes:
- Over 200 glossy pages
- 100+ color photos
- Tons of real-world, practical advice
STEVEN A. CULBREATH,
FLORIDA REGISTERED BEEKEEPER
SHIRE GOLD APIARY (REG. #FL0520617C)
* DISCLAIMER: MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION NOT SUBJECT TO FLORIDA’S FOOD AND SAFETY REGULATIONS. DO NOT FEED RAW HONEY TO INFANTS UNDER 12 MONTHS OF AGE. HONEY SOLD BY WEIGHT NOT BY VOLUME.
Revision Date: March 2025.