4-H
4-H Beekeeping
This project will help you learn about bees and beekeeping. You will learn about the types of bees, the honey and wax they produce, the plants that attract bees, and the equipment a beekeeper needs. If you want to set up your own hive, you'll learn basic beehive care, how to extract and bottle honey. Advanced topics include: increasing the number of your honey bee colonies, increasing honey production, producing special kinds of honey, and learning more about bee societies.
Record Sheets - Due at project check in
For project requirements and record sheets, see Related Files below or contact the Extension Office.
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
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