Marshall County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1018 - Beekeeping
1018.11) 0

Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production.
1018.1) 227

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


Success Stories

Extension Beekeeper's Association Provides Mentorship for New Beekeeper

Author: Nicole Rhein

Major Program: Beekeeping

Extension Beekeeper's Association Provides Mentorship for New Beekeeper

In order to meet a growing demand for apiary education in western Kentucky, Nikki Rhein, ANR Agent at the Marshall County Extension Office and Ricky Boatright, an experienced local beekeeper, collaborated to start the Clark's River Beekeeper's Association (CRBA) in April of 2021. The CRBA members have met every month since. The association consists of both novice and experienced beekeepers. Most meetings consist of an educational speaker or video, followed by an open session where member

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