Magoffin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
1018 - Beekeeping | ||
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1018.11) | 2 |
Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production. |
1018.1) | 10 |
Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing |
Success Stories
Beekeeping for Beginners
Author: Kristen Stumbo
Major Program: Beekeeping
The problemMagoffin County has experienced in influx of new residents that are interested in homesteading. A lot of these new homesteaders hope to begin producing their own food and honey. Our Office received a lot of phone calls in the fall/ winter regarding beekeeping questions and concerns.The educational program responseA beginner beekeeping workshop series, to continue on throughout the year and guide new beekeepers through the seasons/ tasks to take on with their new hives was started to g
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