Connell’s Freedom Farms

05/14/2026

Just a little reminder ❤️🐝❤️

Removal of swarms (like pictured) is free of charge.

🐝 Honeybee Swarm Season is Here 🐝

If you see what looks like a cloud of bees fill the sky and then gather on a tree branch, fence post, or even your home… take a breath. It is called a swarm, and it is a completely natural part of their lifecycle.

Here is the important part:
👉 Swarms are typically not aggressive.
They are simply traveling. Their colony has already decided on a new home, and they are stopping temporarily to rest while scout bees finalize the move.

They may look intense, and yes they can fill the sky, but they are focused on protecting their queen, not bothering you.

What should you do?
• Do not spray or disturb them
• Keep a safe distance
• Give us a call or send a text

This is actually the best time to safely relocate them before they move into a structure, which is when removal becomes more invasive and costly.

We will come out, assess the situation, and relocate them to a safe spot where they can continue doing what they do best 🌼 (swarms, like pictured, are free of charge to relocate)

📍 Connell’s Freedom Farms
📱 607-846-0221 (text friendly)
📍 Horseheads based, serving the surrounding area

Saving bees, protecting homes, and doing it the right way 🐝

05/10/2026

Restock day in the apothecary 🌿

Fresh batches of:

• Turmeric + Bromelain
• Turmeric
• Mullein
• Ghost Pipe Tincture

are officially bottled and almost ready to go.

Just waiting on sealing and labels before they head out the door.

If you’ve been waiting for a restock, now’s the time to reach out before they disappear again ✨

05/04/2026

🐝 Honeybee Swarm Season is Here 🐝

If you see what looks like a cloud of bees fill the sky and then gather on a tree branch, fence post, or even your home… take a breath. It is called a swarm, and it is a completely natural part of their lifecycle.

Here is the important part:
👉 Swarms are typically not aggressive.
They are simply traveling. Their colony has already decided on a new home, and they are stopping temporarily to rest while scout bees finalize the move.

They may look intense, and yes they can fill the sky, but they are focused on protecting their queen, not bothering you.

What should you do?
• Do not spray or disturb them
• Keep a safe distance
• Give us a call or send a text

This is actually the best time to safely relocate them before they move into a structure, which is when removal becomes more invasive and costly.

We will come out, assess the situation, and relocate them to a safe spot where they can continue doing what they do best 🌼 (swarms, like pictured, are free of charge to relocate)

📍 Connell’s Freedom Farms
📱 607-846-0221 (text friendly)
📍 Horseheads based, serving the surrounding area

Saving bees, protecting homes, and doing it the right way 🐝

04/28/2026

We love a good cup of coffee in this house… but I’ll be honest, for a long time that meant grabbing whatever sounded decent off the shelf at TJ Maxx or even Ollie’s.

Not because we didn’t care… but because it’s hard to justify spending more when you’re not always sure what you’re getting. And with everything you hear about what can end up in coffee… it makes you think twice.

But we are absolute suckers for quality, handcrafted products.

Because we live it.

Whether it’s remodeling a home, raising chickens for clean eggs, harvesting local honey, or making small batch tinctures and extracts… we know what goes into doing things the right way. The time, the care, the long days that don’t always show up in the final price.

Small business isn’t easy. And the ones doing it right deserve to be supported.

So when I met the guy behind Smokin Butcher Coffee and tried a cup Massi's Gardens and Landscaping Spring Fling…

That was it.

Hooked.

Highland Lucy was the clear winner in our house (I almost didn’t try it… mistake avoided), with the Vanilla right behind it. We went through that first bag in about a week, and suddenly that TJ Maxx coffee just wasn’t cutting it anymore.

And then this showed up at the door…

A simple box… but if you know, you know.

“Opening this package will cause extreme happiness” might be the most accurate label I’ve seen in a while.

Between work, kids, animals, and everything else, our days run long… and having something this good to start the morning or push through the afternoon just hits different.

The branding is spot on, the packaging is clean, and the product inside actually backs it all up. No shortcuts. No fluff. Just really good coffee made by someone who cares.

If you’re going to spend the money anyway… spend it with someone who’s putting intention into what they’re creating.

Highland Lucy and Vanilla are staying stocked in this house.

Support small. Drink better coffee☕️

If you’re local, you can grab it at Linny’s Cinnys… and it’s worth the stop. If your schedule looks anything like ours and getting there feels impossible, you can order it online (they even offer sampler packs if you want to try a few first).

04/26/2026

Looks like we hit the wrong page this morning….

But stayed tuned 😂🐝🐝

04/18/2026

‘Tis the season for bees 🐝

We’ve officially started getting the calls…

As things warm up and pollinators start waking up, you may notice a little more activity around your home …. especially near siding, soffits, or small entry points like this 👀

The good news? Not every situation needs panic… it needs the right approach.

We’re a small, local husband and wife team (and sometimes you’ll even see one of our teenage daughters jumping in to help ❤️), and Eric is both a fully insured general contractor and an experienced beekeeper.

That combination means we’re able to handle this the right way, start to finish:

• Honeybee relocations (including full cut-outs, one of the few in the area who does this)
• Hornet, yellowjacket, and wasp elimination
• Proper repair afterward so it doesn’t become a repeat issue

We use thermal imaging and years of experience to understand exactly what’s going on behind the walls before anything is opened up - because guessing is how problems get bigger (and more expensive).

If you’re seeing activity or just not sure what you’re dealing with, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to take a look and walk you through options.

Better to catch it early than let it build 🐝

03/30/2026

Guys!!!

If you haven’t stopped by River Rats Jam hut yet - you need to.

We have been fans since we first met Angie and this weekend I got to try one of her Cheddar Jalapeño bagels and it’s was literally heaven! The jalapeño was balanced incredibly well and it was literally incredible toasted with cream cheese!

We have never had anything less than amazing from her jams to her breads to all the tasty goodness that she delivers!

Stop by her adorable little hut or place and order and you won’t be disappointed!!!!

(And it’s the only other place other than us that you can get our honey - when in stock *sold out for now*)

03/29/2026

We had the pleasure of meeting Smokin Butcher Coffee at Massi's Gardens and Landscaping this weekend and OMG guys….. it’s so good!!!!

He told us he is partnering with Linny’s Cinnys over at ILL EAGLE Taphouse!!!

You guys will NOT be disappointed!….. and this variety (named after his sweet baby kitty Lucy) is literally 🔥 (vanilla, caramel and butterscotch notes and I was nervous about the butterscotch but I literally bought two bags and can’t wait for Connell’s Freedom Farms Construction to try it!)

Seriously give it a try as soon as you are able!
☕️

03/29/2026

Thank you to Massi's Gardens and Landscaping for another great event to kick off Spring and for all of those who braved the sun, snow and hail to come see us in person!