Perry County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1018 - Beekeeping | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1018.1) | 96 |
Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing |
| 1018.11) | 12 |
Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production. |
Success Stories
East Kentucky Winter Beekeeping School
Author: Charles May
Major Program: Beekeeping
The 2025 Eastern Kentucky Bee School, held at the Perry County Extension Office and Annex Building, was a resounding success, drawing over 100 participants from 15 Kentucky counties and neighboring states including Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia. This milestone event marked the fifteenth edition of the school, which began in 2009 with a mission to educate the public on the vital role of pollinators and to support both budding and seasoned beekeepers.Driven by the Perry County Beekeepers
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- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
- +1 (859) 257-4302
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