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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024


Beekeeping Major Program

3041.6

Total Hours

Contributed.

15434

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

65

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

349

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

1097

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

2281

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Beekeeping 2.0

The Beekeeping 2.0 educational class series, developed in response to community feedback following the initial Intro to Beekeeping series, has made a substantial impact on local beekeepers and pollinator enthusiasts. The advanced courses, including Catching a Swarm, Planting for Pollinators, Opening and Exploring a Hive, and Extracting Honey, provided participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills essential for successful beekeeping. This comprehensive curriculum, designed by Mercer a...

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