Sweet Neighbors: Lauren & Roger of Franklin Honey Company

Why We Love Franklin Honey Company

If you’ve ever picked up a jar of Franklin Honey Company honey at The Little Shop of Olive Oils, you’ve already tasted the pure, golden goodness that comes from a true labor of love. Behind every jar is something even sweeter: a local father-daughter team devoted to their bees, their community, and doing things the right way.

How Franklin Honey Company Began

Roger first discovered his passion for beekeeping in 2006 after reading an article that sparked a lifelong interest. As an avid outdoorsman surrounded by apple trees, flower beds, and vegetable gardens, he was inspired to raise bees to help pollinate his land. After completing a beekeeping course through the Worcester County Beekeepers Association, Roger started with just two hives. That small beginning grew into something truly special.

A Father-Daughter Team Rooted in Community

Lauren joined soon after and quickly became just as passionate about bees and their role in supporting local agriculture. Today, Roger and Lauren manage more than 35 hives throughout Franklin, Wrentham, and surrounding areas, including Fairmount Fruit Farm and White Barn Farm. Franklin Honey Company is more than a honey business. It is a family-driven mission centered on sustainability, education, and supporting local food systems.

Lauren also runs the Franklin Farmers Market, where she continues to champion local food and small producers. And in true small-town fashion, Roger still hand-delivers honey to our shop himself. Seeing him walk through the door with fresh jars and his signature smile is one of the many reasons we love sharing this honey with our customers.

100% Raw Local Honey with No Shortcuts

Franklin Honey Company honey is 100% raw and all-natural, with no chemicals, no antibiotics, and no unnecessary shortcuts. Their gentle, responsible beekeeping practices help maintain strong bee colonies while producing some of the most flavorful local Massachusetts honey around.

How to Enjoy Franklin Honey

This delicious local honey is perfect for stirring into tea, pairing with your favorite cheese, drizzling over toast, or mixing into a homemade vinaigrette. Every spoonful supports a hardworking local family and helps keep the buzz alive in our community.

Shop Local Honey in Franklin, MA

Stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils and pick up a jar of Franklin Honey Company honey. Taste the difference that local, raw honey makes and support a remarkable father-daughter team dedicated to quality, community, and sustainable beekeeping.