In this episode of Hello Austin County, Shelley Stuessel-Brian and Greg Stuessel sit down with Cade Mathis, the 20-year-old owner of Millheim Honey Company. Cade is a Bellville High Graduate and shares his journey of starting the business at just 12 years old, the challenges he faced, and how his passion for beekeeping turned into a thriving local business.

Learn how Cade’s self-taught skills in beekeeping, combined with his background in animal science and chemistry at Tarleton State University, have helped him master the art of honey production, bee removals, and queen rearing. Watch as Cade discusses the importance of consistency in honey processing, how he handles bee removals, and his plans for expanding his business with mobile honey extraction services.

Discover fascinating insights about beekeeping, including how honey flavors change with the seasons, the process of raising queens, and why local honey can be beneficial for allergies. Plus, Cade introduces some of his best-selling honey products like vanilla bean cinnamon honey and hot honey.

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Chapters:

00:28 – Introduction: Meet Cade Mathis and Millheim Honey Company.

01:28 – About Cade Mathis: Cade shares his background and how he started beekeeping at age 12. How the family’s first two hives turned into a business and how Cade’s dad helped establish the company.

03:47 – Overcoming Challenges as a Young Beekeeper: Facing criticism and using it as motivation to succeed.

05:59 – Beehive Basics: Understanding hives, honey production, and how Cade sells and sets up bees for people to start their own hives.

17:22 – Bee Removal Stories: Fascinating and challenging bee removal operations that Cade has had to perform around our local area and beyond.

24:26 – The Role of Queen Bees: Identifying and caring for the queen in a hive.

31:03 – Honey Variations, Flavors & Honey Products: Cade explains how different flowers create unique honey colors and flavors and highlights Millheim Honey’s offerings: honey, bee pollen, honey sticks, and more.

44:16 – Closing and Future Plans: Shelley and Greg wrap up the conversation with Cade’s future goals with words of encouragement and tips for those starting a honey business of their own.

Connect with Millheim Honey Company:

MillheimHoneyCompany.com
Find their products locally in stores across Austin County.

 

 

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