Sweet Sage Honey

06/21/2026

Screaming a very loud Happy Father's Day to all the dads that follow me. But shouting an extra loud Happy Father's Day to my dad. He makes things happens and pushes me to be the best version of myself that I can be. He very rarely says no when I have an idea or animal I want to raise. He is one of the most hardworking individuals I have ever met and he is setting my standards pretty high. Thank you dad for all your guidance and support!

06/16/2026

I took third overall this year. All the other finalist were seniors so I was up against some tough competition. I am grateful to everyone who helped me get to this point and hope to be back here again next year.

06/16/2026

Took best in show again this year with my booth at the Wisconsin State FFA Convention!

06/16/2026

Hey everyone! I go on the big stage today to see how I placed with my proficiency. You can watch it at the link below if you would like. I should be closer to the beginning.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AgV7R2mZz/

📺 Make sure to check out the Wisconsin State FFA Convention livestream at https://www.wisconsinaged.org/ for live coverage of all sessions!

Don’t miss any of the action happening throughout convention 💙💛

05/29/2026

Exciting news! You can find my honey at Bawk Bawk Bakery. They have tasty hand made treats that will help with breakfast this weekend. Pick up some of the granola and my honey to make a yummy parfait! Thanks for your support!

05/23/2026

📢Attention📢
This is the post everyone has been waiting for...

🍯I have honey for sale.🍯

$10 for a 12oz bottle.
Must arrange pick up with us.

05/23/2026

Hive inspection day! They are all doing good. There is a lot of brood so that is great! We added honey supers to all of them today also. With the warm weather coming we are anticipating lots of flowers and trees to start blooming.

05/20/2026

🐝It is world bee day! 🐝

What are you doing to help the bees? 🐝 🐝 🐝

I am trying to plant more native flowers and not use pesticides around my home! 🌻🌻🌻

Other things that can help is participate in no mow may and let those dandelions go. Bees love dandelions!

05/17/2026

Hey fellow followers! I was highlighted today by the Wisconsin State FFA for SAE Sunday!

✨Today we go to the Montello FFA in section 6 to learn about Sage Trimble’s SAE in specialty animal placement.✨

🍯Sage regularly checks up on her colony and collects honey. One of Sage’s greatest accomplishments is having two successful honey harvests. Some goals Sage would like to achieve in the future are to successfully overwinter her hives and to build her apiary to 10 hives.

🐝Sage has also received some grants to help grow her SAE. One grant was from the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association and the other from the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. With this grant money she added 1 hive that came with bees, an oxalic acid vaporizer, and a 2 year membership to the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association. The oxalic acid vaporizer will help Sage use integrated pest management to combat the Varroa mites that commonly attack honeybees.

🥽Sage is proud of the fact that she regularly goes to numerous safety days, 4-H teaching sessions, and first grade classrooms to educate youth about bees and how to stay safe around the hive.

05/14/2026

May has been a cool one. My bees have appreciated all the help I have provided (syrup, fondant, & pollen patties). So much so that I need to get them more syrup already. These cool temperatures are keeping the bees close and not allowing them to get out and gather pollen and nectar like they normally would. Despite the harsh start to spring my hives have good brood and will be booming with new bees soon.

Last year's honey that I just have not had a chance to bottle is finally going to be bottled. I put a bucket warmer on it to help make the honey easier to dispense out of the honey gate. So, keep your eyes peeled for the honey going up for sale soon!