Ms. Lydia Johnson, the 2010 KHPA Honey Queen!
During our Fall Meeting in Emporia, Ms. Lydia Johnson was selected as the 2010 KHPA Honey Queen. Lydia lives in Abilene, Kansas, is a senior at Abilene Baptist Academy, and is the daughter of Tom and Evelyn Johnson. At ABA, she participates in volleyball, basketball, and choir. She is employed as a 
veterinary assistant and a certified nurse's aide. Lydia is also a member of the Dickinson County Gardening Club and the Kansas Honey Producers Association. Before recently closing its doors, she volunteered at the "No Place Like Home Animal Shelter".
Lydia is a 3rd generation beekeeper. In 2000, when she was eight years old, she got involved in beekeeping with her dad. Her late grandfather, Harry Johnson of Solomon, Kansas was a beekeeper in the 60s and 70s. She works alongside her dad feeding bees, making splits, supering, and extracting honey. She also makes beeswax candles and sells honey at the farmer's market and craft shows. Since her father works out of town frequently, she gets the "swarm call" and responds. This past summer, she mentored a new beekeeper in her community by helping him put together his hives and check and feed his bees. Lydia is active in all areas of beekeeping and enjoys passing beekeeping skills to others.
3rd Vice President Connie Hopkins will assist the Queen in coordinating her activities throughout the coming year.
We'll keep you informed!
Congratulations Lydia!
veterinary assistant and a certified nurse's aide. Lydia is also a member of the Dickinson County Gardening Club and the Kansas Honey Producers Association. Before recently closing its doors, she volunteered at the "No Place Like Home Animal Shelter".
Lydia is a 3rd generation beekeeper. In 2000, when she was eight years old, she got involved in beekeeping with her dad. Her late grandfather, Harry Johnson of Solomon, Kansas was a beekeeper in the 60s and 70s. She works alongside her dad feeding bees, making splits, supering, and extracting honey. She also makes beeswax candles and sells honey at the farmer's market and craft shows. Since her father works out of town frequently, she gets the "swarm call" and responds. This past summer, she mentored a new beekeeper in her community by helping him put together his hives and check and feed his bees. Lydia is active in all areas of beekeeping and enjoys passing beekeeping skills to others.
3rd Vice President Connie Hopkins will assist the Queen in coordinating her activities throughout the coming year.
We'll keep you informed!
Congratulations Lydia!
