Honey, caviar or BBQ sauce?
Did you know that UGA has its own honey bee farm in Watkinsville, Georgia, and that honey is a $75 million industry in the state?
Since 1975, honey bees have been the official insect of Georgia. UGA’s honey bees produce up to 200 pounds of honey a year. Honey bee research taking place at the university includes studying bee health management issues, bee pollination, and foraging ecology. UGA honey is a golden color with fruity accents that stem from the blackberry, blueberry, and bramble blooms in the area surrounding the farm. The honey is available for purchase at Athens Seed, Lawn and Garden in Watkinsville, Cofer’s Home and Garden in Athens, and through the UGA Entomology Department. Learn more about the UGA Honey Bee Farm.
Q Sauce from Jennifer (BBA ’92) and Chris (BBA ’88, JD ’92) Adams
While the university produces tasty treats (UGA Caviar, anyone?), its alumni are also taking the food industry by storm. Attendees at the 2015 Alumni Awards Luncheon took home a complimentary bottle of Q Sauce, generously donated by Jennifer (BBA ’92) and Chris (BBA ’88, JD ’92) Adams.
Based in Dacula, Georgia, the Adamses began making their sauce after it became popular with friends and family. In 2013, it was a Flavor of Georgia finalist and in 2014, it was a winner in the sauces and marinades category. Their daughters called the sauce “Q” for short and the name stuck. All of their sauces are all natural and contain no preservatives. For more information about Q Sauce, visit www.qsaucestore.com.
