Powell County has seen rising interest in beekeeping among the landowner population.  Fortunately, the county has a rich history of beekeeping with a wealth of knowledge and expertise among members of the community.  The Powell and Clark County Extension Offices partnered to present the Powell/Clark Beginner Beekeeping School.  The program's target audience was citizens interested in starting a beehive or those with hives but little experience.  In addition to a crash course in beekeeping, the class sought to connect these new beekeepers to the beekeeping community here in the county to continue lifelong education and fellowship.  

Larry Young, 2021 State Beekeeper of the Year, presented the educational material.  The class was a four-part series with 20 attendees offered both in-person and a virtual format.  A Qualtrics survey indicated that 100% of the students not only increased their knowledge on beekeeping but will also implement those practices into their management.  In addition, four of the attendees have joined the Powell/Clark. Beekeeper's Association.