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| 1018 - Bees/Beekeeping | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1018.1) | 366 |
Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension |
Author: Adam Barnes
Major Program: Bees/Beekeeping
Four beekeeping associations and three related businesses in western Kentucky collaborated with Extension Agents from Livingston, Lyon, Crittenden, MacCracken, and Marshal Counties to offer the 2017 Fall Beekeeper’s School at the Marshall County Extension Office. Program topics were organized into beginning and advanced tracks. Fifty-one people attended from seven counties in Kentucky and two in Illinois. Eight had not attended a bee school before. Topics included advanced and basic beekee
Author: Adam Barnes
Major Program: Bees/Beekeeping
One of Livingston’s newest bee keepers came by the office early this spring with concerns about one of his two hives. He had not gotten into either hive yet because of the fluctuating weather, but he had noticed that one hive had very little traffic coming and going even on warm days. With his lack of experience he did not know whether to go on and inspect the hive or wait. After hearing his concerns about his hives Livingston ANR sugge
