Carter County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1018 - Beekeeping
1018.1) 30

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

1018.11) 30

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



Success Stories

Little Sandy Beekeepers Continue Programming through Pandemic

Author: Rebecca Konopka

Major Program: Beekeeping

The Little Sandy Beekeepers Association meet bimonthly to share ideas and learn tips and techniques to improve their operations.    The Association has continued to meet via zoom throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.    The Carter County ANR Agent has secured speakers including UK Extension specialists and organized the zoom calls.    Topics have included plants for bees, preparing hives for fall and winter, resources available through SOAR, and an update from the KY St

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