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Where to buy local honey near Hattiesburg, MS

Last updated June 21, 2026 · 6 producers within about 50 miles

The nearest exact-pinned local honey producers to Hattiesburg, MS in the Melvea directory are Ed's Backyard Bees (~6.9 mi), Smith's Honey Farm (~9 mi), The 18 Acres (~15 mi), with 6 listed within about 50 miles. All are directory listings, pending verification. Confirm availability before visiting.

Where can I buy local honey near Hattiesburg, MS?

Nearest first. "Pending verification" means Melvea has not independently confirmed the listing — it is a directory entry, often from the producer's own public information. Distances are shown only for exact-pinned producers; city-level listings show their town.

  1. Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  2. Petal, Mississippi · Raw
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  3. Richton, Mississippi · Wildflower, Raw, Whipped
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  4. Wiggins, Mississippi
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  5. Richton, Mississippi · Raw
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  6. Toft Farms~49.2 mi
    Carriere, Mississippi · Raw
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite

What honey varieties are local to Hattiesburg?

Producers near Hattiesburg, MS list Raw, Wildflower, and Whipped.

Tupelo, Gallberry, Clover are the regional anchors for the Gulf coastal plain.

How is honey near Hattiesburg different?

The Gulf coastal plain is warm, wet, and long-blooming. Its honey leans on gallberry and titi in the wetlands, tupelo along the river swamps, and clover, cotton, and Chinese tallow across the lowlands. The extended season lets producers chase distinct early- and late-summer flows, so character varies a lot from one apiary to the next.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest honey producer to Hattiesburg?
Ed's Backyard Bees, about 6.9 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, listed with Wildflower. It is a directory listing, pending verification.
What honey is the Gulf coastal plain known for?
The Gulf coastal plain is warm, wet, and long-blooming. Its honey leans on gallberry and titi in the wetlands, tupelo along the river swamps, and clover, cotton, and Chinese tallow across the lowlands. The extended season lets producers chase distinct early- and late-summer flows, so character varies a lot from one apiary to the next.
Are these producers verified by Melvea?
Not yet. Every producer here is a directory listing marked "pending verification" — Melvea has not independently confirmed it. Listings often come from a producer's own public information. Confirm hours, stock, and location with the producer before visiting. Melvea lists no pricing.
Is there raw honey near Hattiesburg?
Many small Southeastern producers sell raw, unfiltered honey. The directory does not label every listing's processing, so check each producer's profile and website for how their honey is handled.

Looking elsewhere? Explore the Honey Terroir Map to find producers across the Southeast and beyond.

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