In March 2024, I had the privilege of attending the Central Texas Beekeepers Association’s 14th Annual Beekeeping School in Brenham, Texas. I was able to meet-up with a group of acquaintances, and we had a fun filled with informative sessions led by beekeeping experts. During Beekeeping School, I made a point to attend sessions by…

In February 2024, a long-time acquaintance and beekeeping mentor friend, Scott with Blackland Prairie Bees was tasked with removing bees from a water meter box. He asked if I wanted to help. Of course I said yes! This was my first hands-on experience with bees, but Scott repeatedly assured me, “Trust your suit.” As we…

The idea for Tactical Honey came about in the summer of 2023, following foot surgery where I was immobile for several months, including on my birthday. During that time, I had to take a break from my regular activities and from my job. Initially the downtime was nice, but very quickly, my heart was asking,…