Floyd County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





1018 - Bees/Beekeeping
1018.1) 83

Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension



Success Stories

Honey Bees and Other Pollinators – Educating all ages

Author: Keith Hackworth

Major Program: Bees/Beekeeping

Extension continues to be very active in educating clientele of all ages about the importance of honey bees and other pollinators. Both the 4-H Agent and ANR Agent conducted programs in the schools and with community groups to make them aware of the importance of our pollinators. The clientele are introduced to different types of pollinators, plants that they pollinate and their importance to the environment. Honey bees are addressed in detail with demonstration hives, beekeeping equipment and h

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