FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, February 4, 2008

For more information contact:
Bill Clary

(502) 564-4696

BLUEGRASS BEEKEEPING SCHOOL RETURNS TO FRANKFORT

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Beekeepers at every experience level will benefit from the Bluegrass Beekeeping School March 8 at Kentucky State University in Frankfort.

National and international beekeeping experts will deliver presentations on production, business issues, value-added beeswax products and more. Dr.  Rick Fell, professor of entomology at Virginia Tech University, will conduct the opening session. Other presenters include Dr. Stu Jacobson of the University of Illinois at Springfield, Adony Melathopoulos of the Lacombe Research Centre in Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada, and Tennessee State Apiarist Mike Studer. Dr. Tom Webster of Kentucky State University will conduct a beginner’s track of classes for new and novice beekeepers. A vendor trade show will be offered.

Pre-registration is $20 and should be mailed by March 4. Registration at the door is $25. Registration includes lunch. Family rates and discounts for children are available.

For more information, go to www.kyagr.com and click on Beekeeping or contact state apiarist Phil Craft at (502) 564-3956 or phil.craft@ky.gov.

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