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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. |
1263 |
Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing |
2721 |
In order to meet a growing demand for apiary education in western Kentucky, Nikki Rhein, ANR Agent at the Marshall County Extension Office and Ricky Boatright, an experienced local beekeeper, collaborated to start the Clarks River Beekeepers Association (CRBA) in April of 2021. The CRBA members have met every month since. The association consists of both novice and experienced beekeepers. Most meetings consist of an educational speaker or video, followed by an open session where members can ask ...
