VIDEO: A Humble Home for a Humble Hive

One of many hives at the Humble Bee Honey Company in Oakville. (contributed)

Devon Zapatka and Jacob Gorlewski
May 7, 2023

WATERTOWN — When Catherine Wolko’s father responded to a newspaper advertisement offering free bees decades ago, nobody could have imagined that she would one day operate a thriving honey business.

The Humble Bee Honey Company, headquartered at the Old Pin Shop in Oakville, has offered fresh honey since 2010. Wolko expanded her business during the pandemic by opening the physical location. Honey isn’t the only thing the business is known for, either. The company now offers lotions, lip balms, spices, and more.

About the Contributors

Devon Zapatka, Senior Editor

Devon Zapatka is a senior editor at the Nonnewaug Chief Advocate who reports on sports and ag/FFA news. Devon is from Oakville. His accolades include being the 2023 state champion for the Connecticut FFA Mechanics competition, a member of the Woodbury FFA Timber Team, a previous member of livestock showing teams and member of several FFA committees, an avid soccer athlete for both Nonnewaug along with a club, and a student studying in the field of aquaculture through the FFA. Devon hopes to attend college and blend engineering with hydroponic and aquaponic farming while still being able to compete in soccer.

Jacob Gorlewski, Ag/FFA Reporter

Jacob Gorlewski is a junior writer for NHS Chief Advocate. Jacob is from Oxford and is currently enrolled in aquaculture as his primary agriscience class. He is a lineman for Northwestern United football and enjoys the competition. He reports on the FFA, sports, and all-around interesting stories.