Magoffin County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2023

Magoffin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024

1018 - Beekeeping
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

1018 - Beekeeping

1018.11)

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

1018.1)

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