Sweet buzz at Spring Valley Honey Farms

In a classroom filled with curious students, it doesn't take long for a hive of bees to steal the show.

But at Spring Valley Honey Farms, the real takeaway isn't the spectacle - it's the lasting impression left behind.

"When I was young, my dad would bring an observation hive to my classroom," said Cara Bronnenberg-Espinoza, one of four daughters of Curt and Connie Bronnenberg. She grew up on the farm with bee hives and honey. "It was one of my favorite experiences as a kid. He would talk to my class, and everyone got to try some honey - the highlight for many of my ...