Beekeeping Major Program

2210

Total Hours

Contributed.

15761

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

16

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

196

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production.

1632

Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing

4609

Stories

Fort Harrod Beekeeping

As the popularity of beekeeping continues to grow the Fort Harrod Beekeeping club has been there to help the residents of Mercer County and those other counties that surround it.The Fort Harrod Beekeeping club started in the winter of 2015 by the Mercer County Horticulture agent. The club initially had only 10 members and now has grown to around 50. The club meets monthly for a short business meeting followed by a speaker or activity. Members of the club receive access to a variety of equipment ...

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Fort Harrod Beekeeping

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Beekeeping - Mentoring beginners

    Extension continues to support the Floyd County Beekeepers Association by offering programming, guidance, and assistance while promoting their efforts. The county continues to have increased interest ... Read More

  • Beekeeping Helps Local Business

    Beekeeping has become very popular in Garrard County. The interest in beekeeping has grown rapidly over the past three years. Local beekeepers have expended their number of hives and new beekeepers ha... Read More

  • Beekeeping in Greenup County

    According to the US Department of Agriculture, one mouthful in three of the foods you eat directly or indirectly depends on pollination by honey bees. Honey bee populations have been declining nationa... Read More

  • Licking Valley Honey Bee Society

    The Harrison County Horticulture Extension program has offered beekeeping classes to the public for the last several years. In that time there has been interest from clientele for a mentorship program... Read More

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