Honey House
COMING SOON!
Huneebee’s permanent Honey House will be part of CitySeed’s new Food Business Incubator and Food Resource Center, creating an accessible hub for honey production and small-scale food entrepreneurship in New Haven.
The facility will expand access to commercial-grade honey processing infrastructure that can be difficult for small-scale beekeepers and emerging honey businesses to afford independently. In addition to supporting Huneebee’s own honey production and workforce development programs, the Honey House will offer opportunities for other local beekeepers and food entrepreneurs to access shared equipment and processing space.
While the permanent Honey House is being developed, Huneebee operates a temporary honey-processing facility located adjacent to our main office in Fair Haven. Interested in renting the temporary Honey House? To get started, complete the Honey House Inquiry Form and our team will determine whether the space is a good fit for you.
As the bees build, so do we! Huneebee is launching a first-of-its-kind shared-use honey and beeswax processing facility. The Huneebee Honey House, designed as a resource for beekeepers, makers, and workforce development, will provide a dedicated space and professional equipment for extracting and bottling honey, beeswax rendering, value-added production, workshops, and trainings.
What is a Honey Commissary? Why use it?
A honey commissary is a shared-use facility where beekeepers can extract, process, bottle, and prepare honey using professional-grade equipment in a clean, food-safe environment. Rather than investing in expensive equipment that may only be used a few days each year, beekeepers can access the tools and space they need when harvest season arrives.
Honey commissaries are common in other agricultural industries, where producers share commercial kitchens, processing facilities, and specialized equipment. The Honey House brings this model to beekeeping, making honey production more accessible, efficient, and affordable for hobbyist, sideliner, and commercial beekeepers alike.
Whether you're harvesting your first few hives or managing a larger apiary, the Honey House provides the resources, support, and community needed to help you bring your honey from hive to jar.
Commercial-grade Equipment
Honey extraction equipment can represent a significant investment, especially for newer beekeepers or those looking to expand their operations. The Honey House provides access to professional-grade extraction, bottling, and wax-processing equipment that would otherwise cost thousands of dollars to purchase and maintain.
Our facility is designed to help beekeepers process honey more efficiently, reduce labor, and improve consistency while eliminating the need to store and maintain large pieces of equipment at home.
Clean, Food-safe Environment
Producing a high-quality food product requires a clean and organized workspace. The Honey House is designed specifically for honey processing and follows established cleaning and sanitation procedures to help ensure a safe environment for both beekeepers and consumers.
Beekeepers can work with confidence knowing they are processing honey in a dedicated facility that prioritizes cleanliness, organization, and best practices for food handling.
Connection & Community
Beekeeping can sometimes feel like a solitary activity, but it doesn't have to be. The Honey House creates a space where beekeepers can connect, share knowledge, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from one another.
Whether you're a first-year beekeeper looking for guidance or an experienced producer willing to share your expertise, the Honey House fosters collaboration and strengthens Connecticut's beekeeping community. We believe that when beekeepers support one another, everyone benefits—including the bees.
Support our Mission
Revenue generated through Honey House usage helps support the Huneebee Project's programs, including youth workforce development, alumni engagement, beekeeping education, mentorship opportunities, community gardens, and pollinator conservation initiatives.
By using the Honey House, you're not only supporting your own beekeeping operation—you're helping create opportunities for the next generation of beekeepers and strengthening the local food and environmental movement.
COME SEE WHAT’s POSSIBLE
While the permanent Honey House is being developed, Huneebee operates a temporary honey-processing facility located adjacent to our main office in Fair Haven.
This space is more than a placeholder. It is a fully functioning workspace for honey extraction, processing, bottling, and workforce training.
The temporary Honey House is also available for rent, providing local beekeepers and small-scale producers with access to honey-processing space and equipment without having to invest in their own dedicated facility.
If you're interested in using the Honey House complete an inquiry form and our team will determine whether the space is a good fit for you.
funding Source
Funding for the Honey House was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 23SCBGP1178. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. Funding awarded and administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
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