Jessamine County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1018 - Beekeeping | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1018.11) | 30 |
Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production. |
| 1018.1) | 30 |
Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing |
Success Stories
Jessamine County Beekeepers organize to increase knowledge and confidence
Author: Steven Musen
Major Program: Beekeeping
Apiculture, the study and maintenance of honeybees, often begins as a hobby, with beekeepers later expanding their interest into small businesses. A beekeeping enterprise can provide marketable honey and serve as a source of pollinators for nearby cultivated crops. Market options for honey include farmers markets, health food stores, restaurants, roadside stands, agritourism sites, and Kentucky-crafted stores or booths.Interest in beekeeping has greatly increased over the past few years in Jessa
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