Montgomery County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1018 - Beekeeping | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1018.1) | 100 |
Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing |
| 1018.11) | 5 |
Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production. |
Success Stories
Beginning Beekeepers
Author: Cheyenne Lamb
Major Program: Beekeeping
Interest in beekeeping has surged among Central Kentucky residents, especially small-scale producers, gardeners, and families eager to support pollinator health and explore honey production. Fortunately, the region has a rich history of beekeeping and several community member have been stepping up to teach the next generation about beekeeping. Many of the new individuals lacked the foundational knowledge needed to begin keeping bees successfully. Barriers such as startup costs, hive management c
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