For Beekeepers

Share Your Story With Honey Lovers

Every jar has a story — and it starts with you. Claim or submit your farm listing, share your beekeeping journey, and let customers discover the honey behind your hives.

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Tell Your Story
Connect With Customers

Already Listed?

Melvea may have already researched and listed your farm based on public information, awards, and local data. Search below to find your listing, then claim it with your information to keep it accurate and up-to-date.

This farm has already been claimed by another beekeeper. If you believe this is an error, contact hello@melvea.com.

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Create Your Melvea Account

You'll use this to sign in and manage your farm listing from your dashboard.

Shown on your public farm profile.

Check Your Email!

We've sent a verification link to your email. Click it to verify your account and complete your farm claim.

Something went wrong. Please try again.

Submit Your Farm

Tell us about your honey farm. We'll review your submission within 48 hours and get you live on Melvea.

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Create Your Melvea Account

Set a password to manage your farm listing from your dashboard after it's approved.

If you sell on Amazon, paste your product or storefront link.

Helps us understand how to best feature your honey on Melvea.

Your Shopify, Etsy, or other storefront where customers can buy.

No commitment — just helps us plan what to build next.

Your Honey & Beekeeping

This helps us tell your story accurately and score your honey fairly.

Describe the flowers, trees, and landscape around your hives. This is the heart of your honey's origin story.

Certifications help verify your origin story and can improve your Melvea score.

Check at least one type.

~200 characters. This appears on your card in the farm directory.

This appears on your farm profile. Farms with rich stories consistently score higher on Origin and attract more customer interest.

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PNG, JPG, or SVG. Will appear on your directory card and profile. Square works best.

Check all that apply.

A wide landscape photo of your farm, hives, or property. This becomes the banner at the top of your profile. Aim for at least 1200×400px.

🏞️ Cover Photo

PNG or JPG, max 5MB. Landscape orientation works best.

We're building a partner program where customers can buy your honey directly through Melvea. Check this box and we'll reach out with details — no commitment required.

✓ Account Created!

Check your email to verify your account and complete your farm claim. Once verified, our team will review your listing — most farms go live within 48 hours.

Look for a message from Melvea in your inbox. Click the verification link to activate your beekeeper dashboard.

Add photos to your farm profile

Scan this QR code with your phone to email us photos of your farm, hives, honey jars, or setup. They'll appear on your profile automatically.

What Happens Next?

From submission to live profile in three simple steps.

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We Review

Our team reviews your submission within 48 hours and verifies your information.

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Your Profile Goes Live

Your farm appears on the Melvea directory with a full profile page at melvea.com/farms/your-farm.

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You Get Discovered

Customers in your region find you through Melvea search and the Terroir Map.

Why Share Your Story on Melvea?

Because the best honey deserves to be discovered — and every farm has a story worth telling.

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Reach Honey Lovers

Connect with people actively looking for real, local honey and the beekeepers behind it.

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Your Farm's Story Page

A dedicated profile at melvea.com/farms/your-farm — share your beekeeping journey, photos, and what makes your honey special.

Melvea Listed Badge

Display the Melvea "Listed" badge on your website so customers know where to find you.

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Higher Regional Visibility

Get priority placement in your region's honey search results and the Terroir Map.

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Direct Customer Connection

Customers can reach you directly through your profile page with questions about your honey.

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Easy Updates

Update your listing anytime — new honey variations, locations, or contact info. Just email us.

Your Badge to Share

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Listed on
Melvea

Add this badge to your website footer or about page

Let People Find You

Once your farm is live on Melvea, you can display our "Listed" badge on your website. It lets customers know you're part of our directory and makes it easy for them to find your full profile, honey variations, and story. Use it in your footer, about page, or social media.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to list my farm?

Yes, absolutely. Listing your farm on Melvea is free, forever. We never charge farms to be listed. It's our mission to build the most comprehensive directory of American honey producers.

My farm is already listed. How do I claim it?

Use the "Claim an Existing Listing" tab at the top. Search for your farm by name. If you find it, click "Claim This Farm" to fill out our quick claim form. This lets you verify and update your information directly with us.

How long until my listing is live?

We review submissions within 48 hours. Once approved, your profile goes live immediately on Melvea and appears in search results and the Terroir Map for your region.

Can I update my listing later?

Yes. You can update your listing anytime. Just email us at hello@melvea.com with any changes — new honey variations, photos, contact info, websites, etc. We'll update your profile within 24-48 hours.

Do I need a website to list?

No. A website is optional. Many farms list with just a location, description, and contact information. If you have a website or social media, you can add it, but it's not required.

What if my farm is new and not well-established?

We welcome new farms and startups. Melvea is open to all legitimate honey producers, whether you've been operating for 50 years or just started this season. Tell us your story and we'll get you listed.