Tampa Gold Honey is in high demand

 Tampa Gold Honey is in high demand
due to its reputation as a pure, raw, and unheated, locally sourced product harvested from bees foraging in the undeveloped Tampa Wilderness Area.

 


 

Customers highly rate it for its unique,, superior flavor and health benefits, often preferring it over mass-produced alternatives because it is unfiltered and contains local pollen.

Why Tampa Gold Honey Will not Sell Orange Blossom Honey.

Orange blossom honey is frequently contaminated with pesticides primarily because
citrus crops, which are the source of the nectar, are heavily treated with insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides to ensure high agricultural productivity.

Because bees forage for miles and cannot distinguish between treated and untreated plants, they ingest these chemical residues and bring them back to the hive, where they end up in the honey.

Here is a breakdown of why this contamination occurs:

Systemic Pesticides in Citrus Agriculture:

Many pesticides are systemic, meaning they are absorbed into all parts of the plant—nectar, pollen, leaves, and roots—after being applied to the soil, irrigation systems, or as seed coatings.

This means even if a tree is not directly sprayed, the nectar it produces can still contain chemicals.

Widespread Pesticide Use:

Citrus farming relies on a heavy, sometimes uncontrolled, application of chemicals to manage pests, diseases, and fungal infections.

Environmental Persistence:

Pesticides, including neonicotinoids and, in some areas, herbicides like glyphosate, are persistent in the environment and are easily brought into the hive by bees foraging on contaminated crops or wild plants.

Orange groves are frequently treated with potent,, and sometimes highly toxic, pesticides to combat pests and diseases like citrus greening.

Key chemicals used include.

Chlorpyrifos, a neurotoxic insecticide linked to child development issues, and Aldicarb, a highly toxic substance banned in many countries, which is used to combat citrus greening disease.

Key Poisons and Concerns in Orange Groves.

Chlorpyrifos: Despite restrictions, this organophosphate has been used for decades on citrus,, impacting children's brain development and potentially causing reduced IQ, memory loss, and attention issues.

Proposed for use in Florida, this chemical is highly toxic and poses risks of groundwater contamination and harm to pollinators.

Streptomycin: Antibiotics are used on citrus crops, raising concerns about the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Impact:

The widespread use of these chemicals, often near homes and schools, poses risks to farmworkers and residents.

Regulatory Status and Safety

Regulation:

The U.S. EPA has faced legal challenges regarding the restriction of Chlorpyrifos, with bans lasting less than two years in some cases.
Safety:
While some, like the Environmental Working Group and activists, call for bans on these chemicals, others, such as pesticide manufacturer consultants, argue that evidence of health effects is not conclusive.

WE DO NOT SELL ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY FOR THAT REASON.

Key reasons for the high demand include:

Ethical Production:

Bees are not fed sugar water, and they are not moved around for commercial pollination, resulting in a more natural product.

Quality Control:
The honey is packaged in glass jars to avoid chemical leaching, maintaining a higher standard of purity.

Local Trust: Produced in Temple Terrace, FL (12212 Morris Bridge Rd),
it is a trusted, top-rated local product often described as the "best honey" by Tampa residents.

Unique Flavor Profile:

The "wilderness" sourcing imparts a distinct, sought-after taste.

3 GENERATIONS OF PRODUCING HONEY AT ITS FINEST.

It is frequently praised on platforms like TripAdvisor and Google,

Our Address is 12212 Morris Bridge Rd Temple Terrace Fl. 33637

Pint Mason Jar Tampa Gold Wilderness Local Honey is $18.00

Quart Mason Jar Tampa Gold Wilderness Local Honey is $30.00

1/2 Gallon Mason Jar Tampa Gold Wilderness Local Honey is $50.00

1 Gallon Tampa Gold Wilderness Local Honey $85.00

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