Kent Williams is a commercial beekeeper with operations based in Western Kentucky and Mississippi, is an EAS Master Beekeeper and EAS past President, and moves hives across the US for the pollination of various crops including California almonds. With 30+ years of experience and 1,600 colonies, he is a frequent and popular speaker at many state and national beekeeping conferences.

Kent’s career highlights and activities include:

Commercial Beekeeper: Williams engages in crop pollination services, honey and nucleus colony production, and raising thousands of queens each year.

Educator and Mentor: He is a respected educator who frequently offers his firsthand knowledge and training free of charge. He established the 3-day Kent Williams Bee School in conjunction with the Lake Barkley Beekeepers Association, held on his Wingo, KY farm each spring and also provided at no charge to participants.

Speaker: Known for his down-to-earth, engaging, and humorous presentations, Williams frequently speaks at events for the EAS, Heartland Apicultural Society (HAS), and numerous state and local associations.

Inventor: He is the designer of the Kent Williams™ Hive Tool.

Organization Leadership: Williams formerly served as the president of the Eastern Apiculture Society and the Lake Barkley Beekeepers Association. In 2024, he was awarded the Charles and Evelyn Divelbiss Beekeeper of the Year Award by EAS for his outstanding contribution to educating the public.

If you've missed a previous newsletter, find them all archived here.

SIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out!

Check the website or Facebook for the latest information.

• SIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements, etc.
• SIBA Instagram Page
• Discussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours