Mary Kaitlyn Wheeler of the East Laurens FFA Chapter in East Dublin, Ga, processes honey from 15 hives in her apiary. Producing enough honey to let her process twice a year, she waits until 95 percent of the honeycomb on the frames have been filled to begin the endeavor. Wheeler sells the honey in mason jars, sanitizing and washing her processing equipment to ensure a safe, delicious final product. She is supported by her parents, Rebecca and Richard, and her FFA advisor, Kyle Harris. This award is sponsored by CHS.
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