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Bonus Short - 2026 Midwest Honey Bee Expo – Part 3
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- Beekeeping Today Podcast
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- Apr 17, 2026
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- 1044
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Summary
Honey show judging and beekeeper education take center stage in this final installment from the 2026 Midwest Honey Bee Expo. In this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman bring together conversations from the show floor, featuring Stephanie Slater and members of the University of Minnesota bee lab. Stephanie shares what it takes to organize a successful honey show, from publishing rules months in advance to building categories that encourage broad participation. With entries nearly doubling from the previous year, the Midwest Honey Bee Expo honey show continues to grow, reflecting strong interest in both presentation and flavor-based competition. The discussion includes preparation strategies for exhibitors and an inside look at the black jar category, where honey is judged solely on taste. The episode also features conversations with Jessica Helgen and Isabell Dyrbye-Wright from the University of Minnesota bee lab. They discuss outreach efforts through the Bee Squad, beekeeper education, and the importance of making research-based resources accessible to beekeepers at all levels. From honey judging to field-based education, this episode highlights the role of preparation, community, and applied science in modern beekeeping. This episode concludes the three-part 2026 Midwest Honey Bee Expo series. Be sure to listen to Part 1 and Part 2 for additional conversations from the show floor. This is Part 2 of a multi-episode series recorded at the 2026 Midwest Honey Bee Expo. Featured Guests Stephanie Slater - American Honey Show Training Council, Honey Show Judge Jessica Helgen - University of Minnesota Bee Squad Isabell Dyrbey-Wright - University of Minnesota Bee Squad ______________ Brought to you by Betterbee – your partners in better beekeeping. Be…