Amber Rutledge

Experience the buzz at Wild Harvest Honey with FarmHER Amber Rutledge, one of the few honey connoisseurs in the world.

Amber’s Illinois farm is steeped in a rich history of beekeeping that spans over a century. From the thriving apiary to the aromatic gardens, Wild Harvest Honey Farm is a hub for bee education and environmental conservation, sharing pollinators’ essential role in our food chain.

Read Amber’s FarmHER Story:

Honey FarmHER Hailed as Queen Bee

Watch FarmHER Season 6, Episode 4 featuring Annaliese Wegner when it premieres on Tuesday, April 9 at 8 pm ET only on RFD-TV and RFD-TV Now!

You can also catch encore airings of the episode on Fridays at 9:30 pm ET and Saturdays at 11:30 am ET, or stream any episode of FarmHER and RanchHER any time with your RFD-TV Now subscription.

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Amber Rutledge – FarmHER Season 6, Episode 4

Experience the buzz at Wild Harvest Honey with Amber Rutledge, one of the few honey connoisseurs in the world.

Experience the buzz at Wild Harvest Honey with FarmHER Amber Rutledge, one of the few honey connoisseurs in the world.

Read Amber’s FarmHER Story:

Watch FarmHER Season 6, Episode 4 featuring Annaliese Wegner when it premieres on Tuesday, April 9 at 8 pm ET only on RFD-TV and RFD-TV Now!

You can also catch encore airings of the episode on Fridays at 9:30 pm ET and Saturdays at 11:30 am ET, or stream any episode of FarmHER and RanchHER any time with your RFD-TV Now subscription.