Beekeeping Major Program

2892.6

Total Hours

Contributed.

15089

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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Beginner Beekeeping Series

Due to the growing interest in beekeeping and the increase in members to local bee clubs the Boyle and Mercer County Horticulture agents planned and hosted a Beginner Beekeeping course for their community. Comprised of four essential classes - Beekeeping 101, Starting a Hive, Seasonal Management, and Enemies of Bees, these courses were a collaborative effort involving local beekeepers, Extension Specialists from UK and KSU, as well as the State Apiarist. Each course was attended by more than 40 ...

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Beginner Beekeeping Series

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