The Brown County Beekeepers are extremely proud that one of our very own has been selected to represent Wisconsin as the 2026 Honey Queen. Emily Skala of Pulaski, Wisconsin was selected in January 2026. To learn more about Emily and how to contact her you can click here.
And Emily is not the first Wisconsin Honey Queen to emerge from the Brown County Beekeepers Association. Kaelyn Sumner served at the Wisconsin Honey Queen in 2023.
Here is what to expect in and around the hive in February.
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Here is what to expect in and around the hive in January.
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Former BCBA President and current education chairperson, Dave Elsen, recently submitted an article to American Bee Journal which was accepted and published.
The article, entitled “How to Attract New Members and Retain Experienced Beekeepers: The Story of Brown County Beekeepers“, shares Dave’s experiences during his ten years of beekeeping and as a club member.
“There’s no instruction manual, no “one right way.” But after more than a century of supporting beekeepers in Northeast Wisconsin, we’ve learned a few things about creating a club that people want to join and stay with.”
If you would like to know more – download and read the complete article here.
BCBA Honey, Wax and Crafts Contest Update
The Club Contest will be at the November meeting. All entries must be submitted between 5:00-5:30.
You are strongly encouraged to read the content rules / criteria.
There are many categories to choose from this year to include three new categories: photography, arts and crafts and black jar honey.
If you are entering honey in the light, amber and dark honey categories the club does provide jars. (Note: We exchanged the jars that had some bubbles in the glass for new jars. They will be at the October meeting or just reach out to Dave Elsen). The Club retains the honey entries and uses for future events or donations.
Here is what to expect in and around the hive in October.
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Here is what to expect in and around the hive in July.
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Here is what to expect in and around the hive in June.
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Here is what to expect in and around the hive in May.
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Here is what to expect in and around the hive in April.
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