Honey Queen

I am Mary Reisinger, the 2020 American Honey Queen. I am from Texas, and I am a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, studying speech-language pathology. I am an active volunteer in the Collin County Beekeepers Association and currently tend to six hives of bees. My interests, in addition to beekeeping, include reading, hiking, camping, church, and catching up on current research.

Image courtesy of David Loeb

As the American Honey Queen, I am a spokesperson for the American Beekeeping Federation, the national organization for beekeepers. I travel across the United States promoting beekeeping, educating the public, and representing the over 200,000 beekeepers in the United States. The American Honey Princess, Sydnie, and I are working very hard this year to promote honey, and we would love to be able to come talk at your school or other special events! I'd love to answer any questions you have about honeybees or beekeeping. Simply submit your question under the Questions tab of the blog or email me at buzzingacrossamerica@gmail.com.


Where in America is Queen Mary?

January 7-12 – Illinois – American Beekeeping Federation Convention

January 12 – Texas – Collin County Beekeepers Association Meeting

January 21-25 – New Jersey – New Jersey Honey Show

January 29-February 4 – Wisconsin – American Honey Queen Training

 February 5-15 – Florida – Florida State Fair

February 21 – Wisconsin – school presentations

February 22-23 – Minnesota – University of Minnesota Beekeeping Course

February 28-March 1 – Indiana – Indiana Bee School

March 2-8 – Kentucky – Bluegrass Beekeepers School & Bee Friendly Frankfort

March 17 – Texas – City Council Meeting

March 19-22 – Wyoming – Wyoming Bee College