Bees in a packageDuring the COVID-19 quarantine, Livingston ANR worked in more unconventional ways to continue serving the community. Livingston ANR offered information to the community by utilizing social media outlets such as Facebook post and live videos. Traditionally Livingston County ANR does a lot of work with honey bees during the summer, but is especially busy during the spring. Most of the bee work is hands on training and hive inspections with the new bee keepers. Due to the qua...
Extension continues to be very active in educating clientele of all ages about the importance of honey bees and other pollinators. Both the 4-H Agent and ANR Agent conducted programs in the schools an... Read More
The concern for the loss of honey bees in Kentucky prompted the Martin County Agriculture Advisory Council to organize a group of leaders to form the Martin County Beekeepers Association.The group is ... Read More
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, honey bees produce six hive products—honey, pollen, royal jelly, beeswax, propolis, and venom—all of which are collected and utilized by pe... Read More
In fall of 2018 Extension was approached by a handful of local beekeepers, interested in the possibility of starting a local association. With the continuing decline of large farming operations in Bul... Read More