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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1982

Page

21

Webers Make Honey Promotion a Full-Time Family Calling

The David and JoAnne Webers of Clayton run Weber Aviaries with 400 hives and promote honey year round. JoAnne coordinates the American Honey Queen program while juggling beekeeping, bottling, and speaking engagements across Wisconsin, Iowa, Tennessee, and Milwaukee.

David and JoAnne Webers Clayton Weber Aviaries North Dakota Webers JoAnne Iowa Tennessee Milwaukee Weber David Weber Rt. 2 American Beekeeping Federation

American Honey Queen role described in federation program

The American Honey Queen serves without salary, receiving travel and lodging paid by the federation and a small spending allowance. Funded by beekeepers and honey packers, she may keep gifts and speeches, plus a $1,500 scholarship after her reign. The position is honorific and requires sacrifices such as taking a year off from college.

JoAnne Polk-Burnett Beekeepers Association Federation

Ability comes first for honey queens

Kari Olson, 19, the American Honey Queen, says promotion and communication drive the role more than looks. She tours nationwide promoting honey, explains bee safety, and advocates pollination importance while addressing schools and fairs. Her family business spans four generations of beekeeping and honey production.

Karl Olson Wisconsin Lee Dreyfus Amery Farm Ms. Olson Kari Olson Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association Minnesota Kari Cambridge Minn

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