Bonus Short - Introducing Stephanie Slater: Honey Shows and Judging

In this short episode, we introduce Stephanie Slater and preview a new recurring segment focused on honey shows and judging.

Stephanie joins the Beekeeping Today Podcast to share her background in beekeeping, with particular experience in participating in and judging honey shows. This area of beekeeping—often overlooked by many—plays an important role in evaluating honey quality, presentation, and craftsmanship.

In this introduction, Stephanie discusses her involvement in honey shows and offers a glimpse into what goes into judging entries, from visual appearance to handling and preparation. Her experience provides a unique perspective that connects everyday beekeeping practices with standards used in competition and evaluation.

This episode sets the stage for a new monthly series where Stephanie will explore honey shows in greater depth—helping listeners understand how to participate, what judges look for, and how to improve their hive products.

Whether you've entered a honey show before or are simply curious, this short opens the door to a deeper look at one of the more specialized and rewarding aspects of beekeeping.

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We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com

Thank you for listening!

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