Wisconsin’s bees are busy and so are the state's honey producers.

To give us the buzz on the states sweet industry Sunrise 7 was joined by the 2018 American Honey Queen, Kayla Fusselman.

Fusselman hails from Pennsylvania. She travels across the country teaching countless people nationwide how honeybee pollination directly shapes our livelihood and industry.

In 2017, Wisconsin produced more than 2 million pounds of honey and is typically among the top ten honey producing states in the nation. Honeybees provide more than a sweet treat. They are important for the pollination of Wisconsin's crops, such as cucumbers, apples, cherries, and cranberries. Cranberries are 80% dependent on honeybees for pollination of the state fruit.

This weekend the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association convention will gather beekeepers, commercial to hobbyist, across the state to continue their education on bees, beekeeping, and honey and to discuss challenges and issues that they face, including research, promotion, and legislative matters. Attendees have the opportunity to listen to researchers, experts in the industry, and other prestigious speakers, as well as talk with fellow beekeepers. The event is open to public but there is a registration fee. This year's convention is held November 1-4 at the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids, with sessions on Friday and Saturday.

There will also be a chance for kids to learn about the honey industry. The Kids N Bees Expo will be held at the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3. It is a free event where kids of all ages can learn more about beekeeping, participate in hands on activities, such as rolling a beeswax candle, seeing an observation hive of honeybees, and sampling unique honeys. Kids can see, touch, and experience the different parts of a beehive and learn about the tools and equipment beekeepers use every day.