The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is proud to announce that Emily Sydow of Sun Prairie,
Wisconsin was selected as the 2025 Wisconsin Honey Queen. Emily is a student at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, studying Agricultural Applied Economics with a minor in Public Policy.
“I started in agriculture at a young age with horses and goats,” explained Sydow. “On the farm we also do a lot of forestry and crops.”
Emily explained that they would ask local beekeepers to put hives on their property, to help pollinate their crops. Through this, her love for the beekeeping industry started when the beekeepers would give her honey-sickles made from their honey.
Emily shared that she hopes to one day work at the capitol to help advocate for the agriculture industry. Throughout her time as Wisconsin Honey Queen Sydow says that she is most excited for the Wisconsin State Fair. This is due to the opportunity that she will have to meet lots of people as well as the opportunity to cook honey related food.
Emily will spend the rest of this year promoting the beekeeping industry in Wisconsin. She is available
to speak with civic groups and to appear at fairs, festivals, and farmers markets. She will also give
presentations in schools about honeybees and the beekeeping industry. In January 2026, Emily will
represent Wisconsin at the American Honey Queen competition. This is at the American Beekeeping
Federation Convention in Mobile, Alabama.
Follow Queen Emily’s activities on Facebook at Wisconsin Honey Queen Program. To schedule an appearance or interview with Wisconsin Honey Queen Sadie Goettl, contact the Wisconsin Honey Queen Co-Chairs, Danielle Dale and Kim Kester, at 920.530.7634 or by email at wihoneyqueenprogram@gmail.com.
