Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller spoke at the 2025 Texas Beekeepers Association Annual Convention today in Waco, Texas in support of local beekeepers and honey producers. The event is the premier event in the state highlighting beekeepers and honey producers.
“Texas beekeepers are a vital part of our agricultural economy, but they’re also on the front lines of protecting the pollinators that keep our entire food system thriving,” said Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. “Their bees’ hard work sustains Texas agriculture. I’m proud to join this year’s convention and let our producers know that TDA stands with them, in the field, the market, and at the Capitol. I was honored to get to spend some time with these key players who make Texas agriculture strong.”
Over the past decade, the Texas Department of Agriculture has demonstrated strong and consistent support for the beekeeping community. Through federal Specialty Crop Block Grant funds, TDA has awarded the Texas Beekeepers Association more than $300,000 to strengthen honey production and pollinator health across the state.
TDA will also soon award $100,000 to Texas A&M AgriLife to establish a Texas Bee Testing Center, a significant step forward in disease detection and colony protection. Additionally, honey and honey-related products generated over $60,000 in sales at this year’s State Fair of Texas, showcasing the growing consumer demand for Texasmade honey goods.