Like a beehive, Daybreak thrives on collaboration. When we learned honey bees were vanishing across America, we took action. With Daybreak only about 18% complete at the time, more than 3,000 acres of undeveloped land sat ready for good use—so we placed beekeeping boxes throughout select areas to help support healthy pollinators.
Why Bees Matter
Honey bees pollinate flowers, fruits, and vegetables—an essential link in the food chain. Without bees, plants struggle to reproduce and food production suffers. Early reports from the Apiary Inspectors of America warned of unusually high colony losses in 2006–2007, underscoring the need to protect pollinators.
Here in Daybreak, our bees also help community gardens and the neighborhood’s colorful landscaping thrive.
What’s great about having your own bees is that they also polinate the community gardens and the rest of the pretty flowers located throughout the community.
Also available is beeswax lip balm in three flavors: Natural, “Lakeside Lemon,” and “Oquirrh Orange.”
Bee Breeds That Thrive in Utah
- Italian — gentle temperaments; ideal for backyard beekeepers.
- Carniolan — a bit more assertive; outstanding for honey production.
- Minnesota Hygienic — selectively bred for disease resistance and Utah’s colder snaps.
Where to Buy Daybreak Honey
Beginning today, you can pick up a jar of Daybreak Honey at Swirly Girls Bakery on SoDa Row. Bring a neighbor, grab a treat, and stroll the shops.
