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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryKET Highlights KSU's Beekeepers



KET Highlights KSU's Beekeepers

Author: Tamara Potter

Planning Unit: Entomology

Major Program: Animal Production and Management

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Describe the Issue or Situation. Kentucky State University Land Grant program offers many opportunities for the general public to learn about the importance of pollinators to our food system and our wildlife ecosystem.  The feature by KET introduces the state to the major people involved with these efforts.  In addition to interviews, KET also interviewed some of the young people who showed up to the KSU Benson Demonstration Apiary and worked with Dr. Tamara Horn Potter to learn the basics of a beehive, see a queen try different honey varietals and develop a greater appreciation for pollinators


Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Morehouse STEM program brought 13 middle-schoolers and a few college students to the KSU Farm to learn about honey bees.  KET is another partner in this year's effort.  KET interviewed the KSU scientists and Land Grant extension.  


Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience. KET reaches about 3 million viewers


Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.






Stories by Tamara Potter


https://nkytribune.com/2025/06/kentucky-by-heart-former-state-apiarist-dr-tammy-horn-potter-provides-the-buzz-on-kentuckys-bees/

about 1 months ago by Tamara Potter

Describe the Issue or Situation.With many losses affecting migratory beekeepers, the Northern KY Tri... Read More


"Let's Celebrate the 'angels of agriculture' during Pollinator Week in the Bluegrass"

about 2 months ago by Tamara Potter

Describe the Issue or Situation. Pollinator Week will be celebrated from June 16-21st. As the former... Read More


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In partnership with the Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist, a citizen science effort focused ... Read More


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about 1 months ago by Raul Villanueva

This webinar series focuses on the management of insects, diseases, and weeds in field crops. Extens... Read More