ATTENTION: PACKAGE BEE INFO.  If you preordered packages of bees with us, we are still on for pickup in Fairmount IL on Sat., 4/24/21 from 9am - 4 pm CT.  Remember to continue to check here because this date CAN CHANGE! Curbside pickup only, buy your items online now. Look for your email and postcard from us with more details.  

ONLINE CLASSES HALF OFF ONLY UNTIL APRIL 18, 2021 

Our store in Fairmount IL is open for pick up by appointment, call 217-427-2678 

Email for customer support: longlanehoneybees@gmail.com 

SIGNED COPIES OF OUR NEW BOOK ARE AVAILABLE NOW!. SIGNED COPIES AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME. 

 Keeping bees alive is much easier when you take our
Online Ultimate Beekeeping Course

Email support: longlanehoneybees@gmail.com

Beekeeping Coaching Available here!  David Burns, Certified Master Beekeeper, with 24 years experience, can help you by phone or email or through his online classes.  Click here for more info   

Do you live too far away to take our classes? Can't get away? Enjoy our ONLINE Beekeeping Courses from the comfort of your home. Click here for more info

Here's what others are saying about the online classes:

     "I feel I have learned a lot from your online spring management course!  You have done a great job and I look forward to the queen bee course!"     Yasmin, Canada

     "I have finished all lessons from your online beginners course.  Really great and have learned a lot....I plan on continuing with some of your other courses."      Dennis, Georgia

    "Just wanted to let you know that I am thoroughly enjoying the Spring Management online class. I'm gonna add the others soon!"   Dan, Missouri 

    "David is so knowledgeable and teaches to my level as a new beekeeper.  He is also very encouraging. Very much appreciated."  Rick, Illinois 

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We are David and Sheri Burns. Beekeeping is a fun hobby. Have you always wanted to be a beekeeper and enjoy your own local honey? Let us help you with all your beekeeping needs. We are located near Fairmount, Illinois about 40 miles east of Champaign/Urbana, Illinois. We carry a full line of supplies and appreciate your business!

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Maybe you lost your hive last winter. It can be confusing trying to figure out why your bees died. Now it's time to learn all you can about getting your bees ready for spring by taking one of our spring classes or by using the Burns Bees Feeding System which is great for spring feeding.