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

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

1018 - Beekeeping
1018.11)	60	Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production.
1018.1)	75	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

Beekeepers on the Move

Author: Roger Mollette

Major Program: Beekeeping

The concern for the loss of honey bees in Kentucky prompted the Martin County Agriculture Advisory Council to organize a group of leaders to form the Martin County Beekeepers Association.  The group is not only active in replenishing the honeybee population, but now have become very active in honeybee research. The Martin County Extension Service serves as sponsor to the Martin County Beekeepers Association and facilitates educational programs for the group. The Beekeepers Associa