Orchard since 2017
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Sunnysweet Orchard & Farm is a local farm in Branford, Florida.
The farm started harvesting honey in April 2017. The honey is produced at their orchard in Branford, FL. They are not a huge apiary and only harvest when suitable and the honey is ready. They also mention growing various fruits on their orchard and the presence of wildflowers and peanut flowers from nearby farms contributing to the honey mixture. They also offer advice on beekeeping and swarm removal, emphasizing the importance of bees for farmers and gardeners. The farmer, Michael Kevin Johnson, is often in Central FL where his home is and at the orchard many weekends. He started harvesting honey in April 2017 and has learned from his experiences with bees since then, always wearing a bee suit while working with them now. He is not a huge apiary and only harvests when suitable and the honey is ready. The harvest date and location are written on each jar of honey. He is also willing to help others get started with beekeeping and assist with bee swarm removal, urging people not to harm bees. The orchard currently grows apples, Asian pears, cherries, figs, nectarines, peaches, and plums, with local wildflowers and trees like oak, palms, and wild cherry also present. Nearby peanut farms contribute to the wildflower and peanut flower blooms from late May to early June, influencing the honey's flavor profile. He encourages customers to text him with specific honey requests when visiting the orchard to ensure he brings enough. His mailing address is 3560 Apple Orchard Dr., Deltona, FL 32738, but the orchard is in Branford, FL. He can be reached by text at (386) 366-1323. The website also mentions that honey with comb may soon be available. He also provides information on how to raise bees, including regulations and resources for obtaining hives and bees, and advises searching for local beekeepers and groups for area-specific knowledge. He emphasizes that the honey is "JUST HONEY" and is never heated after harvesting to preserve its natural properties. He also mentions tha
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Farm Owner · Since 2017