Garrard County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1018 - Beekeeping
1018.1) 25

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

1018.11) 10

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



Success Stories

Beekeeping

Author: Jay Hettmansperger

Major Program: Beekeeping

Education in beekeeping is a never ending program. Covid has slowed in-person meetings, but hasn't slowed the questions and interest in beekeeping. Clientele have noticed the beehives located beside the Garrard County Extension office and have made numerous inquiries about beekeeping.  The ANR agent put in 2 beehives 2 years ago to bee able to put on classes and to educate himself about beekeeping. While large in-person classes have been impossible, phone calls and one on one teaching m

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