Greenup County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2021

Greenup County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022

1018 - Beekeeping
1018.11)	45	Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production.
1018.1)	45	Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing

1018 - Beekeeping

1018.11)

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

1018.1)

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

Success Stories

Beekeeping in Greenup County

Author: Linda Hieneman

Major Program: Beekeeping

According to the US Department of Agriculture, one mouthful in three of the foods you eat directly or indirectly depends on pollination by honey bees. Honey bee populations have been declining nationally and in KY over the past ten years.  Education is key in helping protect honey bees as well as teaching beekeepers how best to care for their hives.The Greenup County Beekeepers Association formed in 2017 with a handful of members.  The main goal of the association is to educate local b