Honey Queen

I am Hannah Sjostrom, the 2019 American Honey Queen. I am from Wisconsin, and I am a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, studying nursing.  I plan to spend my nursing career in the oncology unit. I am a third-generation beekeeper, following in the footsteps of my father and grandfather. My interests, in addition to beekeeping, include hunting, fishing, volunteer work, church, mission trips, and spending time with friends and family.

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, Nicole Medina, 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 Hannah?

January 29-February 5 – Wisconsin (Training, Schools)

February 8 – Wisconsin (Media Interviews)

February 11 – Wisconsin (Media Interviews)

February 15 – Wisconsin (Radio Interview)

February 22-24 – Minnesota (University of Minnesota Beekeeping Class)

February 28-March 4 – Arizona (Maricopa Home & Landscape Show)

March 8-10 – Florida (Florida Bee College)

March 16-21 – Connecticut (Ag Day at Capitol, Schools)

March 22-24 – Wyoming (Bee College)