Originally published in Yellowstone Valley Woman.
Jodie Drange is abuzz about agriculture
You could call Jodie Drange, owner of Drange Apiary, the queen bee of agriculture. Recently crowned as the 2024 Montana Elite Miss Agriculture USA, she’s abuzz with enthusiasm about sharing her passion for the industry. She echoes the spirit of an emerging queen in a hive, who captures the attention of her subjects by tooting sounds that announce her presence and command attention.
“I love the advocacy, educating people on the importance of agriculture, the importance of bees in agriculture,” Jodie says…