Jay Williams

Beekeeping Today Podcast - Presented by Betterbee

Pollination Program Manager/CEO/Speaker

Jay has been working in and around pollinators for the past 17 years. He owns Williams Honey Farm, LLC and also serves as the Pollination Program Manager for Southall Farms based in Franklin, TN.

Southall is a luxury farm-based resort dedicated to sustainable practices, culinary discovery and showcases weekly guided apiary tours, honey tastings, native bee experiences, and leadership seminars based on Lessons from the hive.

Jay’s bees have won 3 Good Food Awards and been featured in multiple national media outlets. When not outside working his bees, Jay spends his time inside daydreaming about ways he can get back outside and raise more queens!

Feb. 24, 2025

Upscaling from Hobbyist to Sideliner - The Business (322)

In this episode of the Upscaling from Hobbyist to Sideliner series, we explore the business side of beekeeping with two beekeepers who successfully made the leap. Hosts Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman are joined by Tara Dawn Chapman of Two Hives Honey in...

Guests: Jay Williams , Tara Chapman

Nov. 4, 2024

Regional Beekeepers - Fall 2024 (303)

In this episode, Jeff and Becky bring together beekeepers from different regions across the U.S. to discuss the unique challenges they faced this past season. From Arizona’s intense heat to Washington’s unusually wet spring, our guests share...

Guests: Paul Longwell , Jay Williams , Duane Combs , Bonnie Morse , Ang Roell

April 29, 2024

Regional Beekeepers: Spring 2024 (S6, E46)

In this latest episode, we dive deep into our seasonal segment, "Regional Beekeeper Updates." This episode offers a rich compilation of insights as beekeepers from various U.S. regions share the unique challenges and triumphs of their beekeeping...

Guests: Paul Longwell , Jay Williams , Duane Combs , Bonnie Morse , Ang Roell

June 5, 2023

Late Spring Regional Beekeepers Update (S5, E51)

“All beekeeping is local” so the saying goes. On today’s episode, we welcome back our Regional Beekeepers, all from different parts of the country, to see just how localized beekeeping can be. And how much it can be the same, too. Today...

Guests: Paul Longwell , Mark Smith , Ed Colby , Tracy Alarcon , Jay Williams , Duane Combs , Rainier Eich

Jan. 17, 2022

Honey Marketing with Jay Williams, William's Honey Farm (S4, E31)

On today’s show, we welcome back Jay Williams of and . Right off, Jay, who was with us in December, talked about preparing and entering the contest for Honey Has WON this very prestigious award for this year. You heard him here first! This time,...

Guests: Ed Colby , Jay Williams

Nov. 15, 2021

2021 Good Food Awards Honey Finalists (S4, E22)

Last year, we talked with The Good Food Foundation about their annual honey contest . This year, we bring you four of the 15 finalists to talk about their entries and their beekeeping operation. Winners will be announced the week of the episode’s...

Guests: Max Kirwin , Michael Gilbert , Ethan West , Jay Williams , Dustin Vanasse , Mark Carlson