Nelson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





1018 - Bees/Beekeeping
1018.1) 151

Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension



Success Stories

Sustainable Beekeeping

Author: Robert Smith

Major Program: Bees/Beekeeping

Beekeeping in Nelson County has continued to increase over the past several years due in part to a very active Nelson County Beekeepers Association.  In the early spring of 2020, our group hosted a day-long "Sustainable Beekeeping" workshop.  More than 50 participants received hands-on training and insights from our more experienced club members on how to increase efficiency, lower cost inputs, and how to add value to their products. Topics included Swarm Catching, Hive Pest

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