Impacts
Estill County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1018 - Bees/Beekeeping | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1018.1) | 83 |
Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension |
Success Stories
Eastern Bluegrass Bee School
Author: Eric Baker
Major Program: Bees/Beekeeping
Beekeeping is a great way to further diversify the farm, or homestead. Bees can be used to make a variety of products including honey, wax, and a variety of value added products such as soaps, lotions, and many others. These products can supply additional revenue streams to small farms or homesteads. Bees are also important for their role in pollinating various crops such as vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, and others. Several research studies have also indicated that pollinator insects, includ
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