Close Resources

Contact Information

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

Impacts

Contact Information

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, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023


Success StoryBeekeeping



Beekeeping

Author: Jay Hettmansperger

Planning Unit: Boyle County CES

Major Program: Beekeeping

Plan of Work: Improving Agricultural Income

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Education in beekeeping is a never ending program. Covid has slowed in-person meetings, but hasn't slowed the questions and interest in beekeeping. Clientele have noticed the beehives located beside the Garrard County Extension office and have made numerous inquiries about beekeeping.  The ANR agent put in 2 beehives 2 years ago to bee able to put on classes and to educate himself about beekeeping. While large in-person classes have been impossible, phone calls and one on one teaching moments have continued. The 2 hives have been very helpful in demonstrating how to manage a healthy hive. The local agent has been able to show local beekeepers in real life what to do when presented with a situation in their own personal hives. Numerous clientele have gained valuable knowledge about beekeeping and honey production. More programs are expected when the Covid restrictions are lifted.   






Stories by Jay Hettmansperger


Winter Producer Educational Meetings

about 1 years ago by Jay Hettmansperger

To meet educational needs for farmers of certain agricultural commodities, ANR agents in Boyle, Garr... Read More


Gardening Made easy

about 1 years ago by Jay Hettmansperger

The interest in home gardening programs continues to remain strong among homeowners. Growing your ow... Read More


Stories by Boyle County CES


KY Cut Flower Month 2022

KY Cut Flower Month 2022

about 1 years ago by Alexis Amorese Sheffield

Cut flower production is a growing, profitable horticulture enterprise segment in Kentucky and KHC h... Read More


Leadership Boyle County: Agriculture Day

Leadership Boyle County: Agriculture Day

about 1 years ago by Joseph Ray

Boyle county is a growing community in terms of population and industries.From 2020 to 2025 Boyle Co... Read More