The Buzz Newsletter

August 2007

 

 

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A Word From The Iowa Honey Queen

Hello Beekeepers!
On July 4th I was able to ride in the parade in my hometown. After the parade my family set up a stand and sold honey, pollen, hand and body products, and a variety of other goods. I was able to answer several questions about CCD. It was nice to talk to people in my hometown about beekeeping and honeybees, and give them a little insight on what my duty as a honey queen.

On July 14th, I will be promoting honey for Phil Ebert at Wheatsfield Grocery in Ames. At the end of July I will be riding in another parade in Early, Iowa, and also talking to kindergarten-sixth graders at a preschool in Fort Madison, Iowa. I plan to talk about the basics of beekeeping, and I have prepared my self for a lot of questions. I am always amazed at the questions the young children come up with.

I have come up with my own brochures to hand out to people, until I am provided the brochures from the Iowa Honey Producers. I found it is a lot easier to explain to people what I do, and provide people with recipes when they are buying honey at
my promotions.
Remember, I am here to help all of the Iowa Honey Producers. If you may need me for an event you are planning, please contact me at (515)210-1027 or by email at Chizel2004@aol.com.

Sincerely,

Chelsa Bronnenberg
2007 Iowa Honey Queen

This unique swarm picture was submitted by Ron Wehr. The swarm was picked up in the Wellman area and looks very much like a cross. Thanks for the great picture Ron!