FAQs

Is your farm USDA Certified Organic?

YES! We're proud to say that every square inch of our 76-acre farm is 100% USDA Certified Organic. We were Petoskey's first USDA Certified Organic farm and continue to be the only 100% Certified Organic Farm in Petoskey. Our certifier is OEFFA out of Ohio and we have been certified organic since our farm's inception in 2013. We are also a Certified B Corp! The first B Corp Farm in Michigan!

Is your honey certified organic, too?

Unfortunately, no. Because we cannot control where our honeybees forage, it is almost impossible to certify honey as organic in the continental United States. An often overlooked fact in keeping bees is that much of their chemical exposure occurs IN the hive with beekeeper-applied pesticides. We NEVER use pesticides inside of the hive, period. We are proud of this fact, and unique in our management practices - we also think it is one reason our customers always comment on how crisp, smooth, and delicious our honey tastes! We call it Pure. Raw. Bliss. for a reason! 

Why is your honey raw? 

Our honey is raw because that's how the bees prepare it! Raw honey means that it has never been pasteurized, filtered, or purged of its nutrients! Raw honey contains numerous vitamins, minerals, and beneficial enzymes that our bodies need. Heating it up kills off those beneficial attributes and turns it into little more than a liquid sweetener. Raw honey is different - it naturally crystallizes over time, never goes bad, and can be used on everything from tea and toast to lip balms and wound care.  

Do you have a CSA?

At this point we do not operate a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. Instead, we created the Bear Creek Membership Program to let members save 5% all year long on exactly the items they want!  

What is the Bear Creek Membership Program?

 Think of it like a membership to an exclusive club of farm customers who want access to exclusive offers, get discounts on their purchases, and want to support a thriving local farm! For only $36 you can join the loyalty program. You will immediately get a custom Bear Creek reusable shopping bag, with which, you enable discounts when shopping at our on-farm market, buying in bulk, or pre-ordering. When you shop with the Bear Creek Bag, you will receive 5% off of your produce purchases, 5% off of plant purchases, and 5% off at the Food Truck! There is no limit to these savings

Do you have an on-farm market?

Yes! Since 2020, we now operate an on-farm market on our farm! We are OPEN 52 weeks of the year and you can always check Google for our most current hours of operation. Our Food Truck is Open May - October.