Nelson County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2020

Nelson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021

1018 - Beekeeping
1018.1)	100	Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing
1018.11)	85	Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production.

1018 - Beekeeping

1018.1)

100

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

1018.11)

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

Success Stories

Beekeeping doesn't stop

Author: Robert Smith

Major Program: Beekeeping

Beekeeping in Nelson County has been embraced by many in our community for generations. Some seek it as a hobby and some look at it as a viable way for additional on-farm income. Either way, the Nelson County Bee club can help you learn more about the art and science of keeping bees.In the fall of 2012, a group of interested beekeepers with varying backgrounds began talking about the formation of a bee club to help disseminate information and to learn from one another. In December of 2012, the f