How sweet it is! According to the judges of the Black Jar Honey Contest held at the Louisiana Beekeepers state convention, the honey produced by Shields Hilltop Apiary in Weston, owned by Jackson Parish resident Derek Shields is the second best there is in the entire state. 

While the product is simply scrumptious, the award came as a surprise to Shield’s who was entering only his second competition ever after winning the Lincoln Parish Beekeepers black jar honey contest. 

“To even be talked about in a room full of seasoned and experienced Beekeepers and honey experts would be pretty awesome. Yet somehow, when it was all said and done, my honey from my little ole place in Jackson Parish was voted as the second-best-tasting honey in the entire state. Only thing that would have made it any better would be to tell all that to my number 1 taste tester, my old man,” said Shields. 

To purchase the “sweet nectar,” contact Shields on his Facebook page or by instant message. 

Cost is $12.00 for one one-pound squeeze bottle or jar and $6.00 for 1/2 pound teddy bear bottle.