Lewis County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1018 - Beekeeping | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1018.1) | 45 |
Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing |
| 1018.11) | 10 |
Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production. |
Success Stories
Buzzing with Headstart Beekeeping Program
Author: Kennedy Cannon
Major Program: Beekeeping
Young Children in the Head Start program often have limited exposure to agriculture and healthy food systems. At two-three years old it is crucial for children to have sensory-based learning experiences for developing early cognitive and language skills. Beekeeping is just one of the key components of our ecosystem, this program offers an excellent opportunities to introduce young learners to the concept of pollination and our food system.To address this need, children learned how pollinat
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