Pollination with Nate's Hives
Every spring, as California’s almond orchards burst into bloom, millions of honey bees begin one of the most important jobs in American agriculture. At Nate’s Hives, we’re proud to help make that moment possible. As the nation’s largest beekeeper, we care for the honey bees that contribute to the production of one-third of the food we eat. Through a commitment to bee health, research and responsible growth, we can support the agricultural that help nourish honey bees and people.
Supporting the Growers that Feed America
Honey bees and agriculture can only thrive in partnership. Honey bees rely on flowering crops and natural forage as important nutritional sources, while growers and landowners depend on pollination to help produce healthy, abundant harvests and ecological balance. From almonds and apples to melons, berries and many other crops, honey bees contribute to the production of approximately 130 foods. By caring for strong, healthy colonies, we help support both honey bee nutrition and the broader food system.
Leading Pollination at Scale
Almonds represent one of the largest pollination events in the world and play an important role in U.S. agriculture. As the nation’s largest provider of almond pollination, Nate’s Hives partners with growers to place our colonies in California almond orchards each year. Local, full-time beekeepers work with growers throughout the season to ensure colonies are healthy, strong and ready to support successful yields.
A Commitment to Honey Bee Health
Healthy honey bees are at the center of everything we do. Our on-staff entomologist works closely with beekeeping teams to monitor colony health, forage quality and nutritional needs throughout the seasons. By combining practical beekeeping experience with science-based management practices, we help support resilient colonies, reliable pollination and the long-term sustainability of agriculture.
Why Growers Select Nate’s Hives
We understand there is no second chance at bloom, so our approach to pollination is simple: deliver healthy hives and responsive service when it matters most. We care for and own every honey bee hive we place, and our on-staff beekeepers, entomologist, plant scientist, quality control specialist and logistics supervisor work together to support honey bee health, coordinate colony placement and respond quickly in the field. Backed by science, technology and stewardship, our dedicated team helps ensure pollination happens where and when growers need it.
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