Adeline Johnson, daughter of Jeremy and Karilynn Johnson of Juneau, WI was recently crowned at the 2023 Dodge-Jefferson County Honey Queen. Adeline is homeschooled and enjoys playing music and singing in the St. Matthew’s choir in Iron Ridge. Outside of beekeeping Adeline’s hobbies include, hand sewing and crocheting. She has made several bee-themed items, including a fully hand-embroidered honeycomb shirt. Currently, she is assisting her Dad in keeping two hives in the city of Juneau as they go into their second year of beekeeping.
The honey queen serves as an ambassador to the local beekeeping industry and promotes the use of honey in Dodge and Jefferson counties. Additional sponsors of the local honey queen program include Sandra D’s of Watertown.