1018 - Bees/Beekeeping | ||
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1018.1) | 56 |
Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension |
Author: Lindie Huffman
Major Program: Bees/Beekeeping
#BeecomingaBeekeeperThe world’s food supply comes mainly from 100 crops, 73 of which rely on honeybees for pollination, as stated by the United Nations Environment Program. Bee Keepers are tasked with managing the hives to ensure the success of crops, but face many challenges of successfully sustaining healthy colonies. In 2012, The Pendleton County Agriculture & Natural Resource Extension Agent, received her first phone call of a new bee keeper l