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Whether you’re a beekeeper, thinking of becoming one, looking to buy local honey,
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Wisconsin Honey Queen Kimberly Kester named American Honey Queen

Wisconsin Honey Queen Kimberly Kester named American Honey Queen

Our Wisconsin Honey Queen, Kimberly Kester, was named American Honey Queen at the American Beekeeping Federation’s annual convention Saturday night. Along with Kimberly, Tabitha Mansker, from the state of Texas, was named American Honey Princess. The Wisconsin Honey...

USDA Plans Investment in Midwest for Honey Bee Conservation Work

Madison, Wis. – September 2, 2015 – USDA again plans to provide funding for technical and financial assistance to help farmers and ranchers in the Midwest improve the health of honey bees, which play an important role in crop production. The pilot is being renewed in...

USDA to Provide $4 million For Honey Bee Habitat

WASHINGTON, Oct.29, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that more than $4 million in technical and financial assistance will be provided to help farmers and ranchers in the Midwest improve the health of honey bees, which play an important role...

Benefits of Honey – Nature’s Cough Suppressant

Benefits of Honey - Nature's Cough Suppressant   Honey has been used for centuries to help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with a common cold. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, many things can cause a sore throat. These include...

Benefits of Honey

Nature'€™s Sweetener Honey is sweet – that’s a given. But did you know that honey also adds a special touch to almost any recipe? It’s the whisper at a party. It’s the sigh after the perfect bite. It’s the nostalgic feeling of childhood. It’s your secret ingredient...

Uses of Honey

Honey Facts To substitute honey for granulated sugar, begin by substituting honey for up to half the sugar in the recipe. For baked goods, reduce the oven temperature by 25ºF to prevent overbrowning; reduce any liquid by ¼ cup for each cup honey used; and add ½...

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We welcome all beekeepers and people interested in beekeeping to join the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association!