Honey Radio — The Local Buzz
Local voices, weather, markets, bees, and community news from Sonoma County.
“Hey everybody, it's Tony the Beekeeper. Welcome to Honey Radio, where we keep you connected to the bees, the weather, our farmers markets, and the stories buzzing around Sonoma County.”
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What’s Buzzing, Sonoma County?
Discover Sonoma County through the eyes of a local beekeeper. Follow farm and food stories, town happenings, farmers markets, bees and pollinators, and California agriculture — whether you live nearby or are visiting from another country.
From Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and Healdsburg to Guerneville, Forestville, Graton, Windsor, and Sonoma — we keep an ear on the towns and farms of the county. Welcome, neighbors and listeners around the world.
Forestville
Forestville is a small community in Sonoma County’s Russian River area — orchards, redwoods, and river-town calm just a short drive from the bigger towns. A good place to slow down and taste something local.
Meet ForestvilleShort original summaries of local stories. Every story credits its publisher — tap “Read the Full Story” to read it on their site.
Our Programs
Tony's Local Buzz
Brief, conversational summaries of what's happening around Sonoma County this week.
Bee Yard Weather Watch
Current conditions and what the weather means for the bees, the forage, outdoor work, and market days.
Market Day Buzz
Where to find Russian River Honey next — farmers markets, pop-ups, hours, and locations.
Around the Hive
Colony updates, seasonal bee information, forage conditions, and responsible beekeeping tips.
Community Calendar
Sonoma County events, agricultural happenings, festivals, and local business activities.
The Sweet Side of Local News
Good news about local farms, food, small businesses, conservation, and neighbors doing kind things.
Watch Honey Radio
Recorded video updates from Tony the Beekeeper. Every video has large captions, so you can follow along with the sound off.
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Honey Radio links to local publishers and shares only short original summaries — full articles stay with the news outlet that reported them. Some announcements are produced with AI assistance and reviewed by Tony the Beekeeper.
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