Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
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 |
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 nationally and in KY over the past ten years. Education is key in helping protect honey bees as well as teaching beekeepers how best to care for their hives.The Greenup County Beekeepers Association formed in 2017 with a handful of members. The main goal of the association is to educate local beekeepers an...
