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





1018 - Beekeeping
1018.11) 324

Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production.
1018.1) 324

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


Success Stories

Fort Harrod Beekeeping

Author: Jessica Bessin

Major Program: Beekeeping

Fort Harrod Beekeeping

As the popularity of beekeeping continues to grow the Fort Harrod Beekeeping club has been there to help the residents of Mercer County and those other counties that surround it.The Fort Harrod Beekeeping club started in the winter of 2015 by the Mercer County Horticulture agent. The club initially had only 10 members and now has grown to around 50. The club meets monthly for a short business meeting followed by a speaker or activity. Members of the club receive access to a variety of equipment

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