’25 graduate Lindsy Moore honored for proficiency in queen bees
Special to the WJH Lindsy Moore, a 2025 Ware County High School honor graduate, has been cited by the Future Farmers of America for Speciality Ani mal Production.
Moore, whose specialty is queen bee production, was awarded first place in the category at the FFA National Convention & Expo in Indianapolis in November.
She is the first Ware County High representative to win a national proficiency award, Ware County FFA Advisor Annabelle Jarrett said.
“Lindsy’s dedication, knowledge, and work ethic truly set her apart,” Jarrett said. “Her passion for agriculture and willingness to overcome obstacles exemplifies the very best of FFA.”
Moore earned the prestigious honor through her exceptional Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in advanced beekeeping, showcasing both technical skill and dedication to agricultural excellence. Through the Work-Based Learning program at WCHS, she has worked with Sanders Honey Company in Waycross, where she specializes in queen bee production, one of the most skilled and vital areas of the beekeeping industry, Jarrett said.
What makes Moore’s accomplishment even more remarkable is her perseverance in the face of personal challenges. Despite being allergic to bees, she continues to work hands-on in beekeeping because of her strong belief in their importance.
Since beginning the SAE program in 2021, Moore has played a key role in managing more than 3,000 beehives.
Her responsibilities include creating and evaluating queen cells, monitoring the health of the colony, and preparing queens for shipment to beekeepers across the nation.
Her work helps ensure strong, healthy colonies that are essential to pollination and agricultural productivity nationwide, Jarrett said.
The advisor said Moore is passionate about educating others on the critical role bees play in pollination, food production, and ecosystem health, and she is committed to helping others better understand their value.
“Moore’s national FFA win is a testament to her hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence,” Jarrett said. “She proudly represented Ware County FFA on the national stage, bringing home a national title and leaving a lasting legacy for future agricultural students.”
Jarrett accompanied Moore to the national convention along with fellow WCHS member Jose Gomez and Lainee Gill.
Lindsy Moore carries a tray of bees from a hive while working in her SAE program at Sanders Honey Company. SPECIAL PHOTO
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