Leslie County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1018 - Beekeeping | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1018.11) | 5 |
Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production. |
| 1018.1) | 50 |
Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing |
Success Stories
Leslie County Beekeepers
Author: Aaron Redmond
Major Program: Beekeeping
It is estimated that the honeybee’s annual contribution to the United States economy is at least $15 billion. Beyond the profitable products and byproducts harvested directly from honeybee colonies such as honey, wax, propolis, and royal jelly, about one-third of total crop production in the U.S. are dependent upon these prolific pollinators for their survival and prosperity. According to the most recent data from the U.S Department of Agriculture honeybees health took a major decline in 2
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