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Extension office to host swarm trap workshop for aspiring beekeepers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County residents interested in beekeeping will have a chance to build their own swarm traps as the Martin County Cooperative Extension Service teams up with the Martin County Beekeepers Association for a hands-on workshop in Inez. The “Swarm Trap Building” program is on the schedule for Friday, April 24,
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Butterfly weigh station, pollinator gardens, bee apiary proposed for Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A monarch butterfly weigh station, a pollinator garden and a community bee apiary could soon take root in Inez as the Martin County Beekeepers Association moves forward with a slate of hands-on conservation and education projects. Dan Howard, agent for agriculture, outlined the ideas Monday afternoon during the
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Beekeepers regroup, focus on education and sales
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As the Martin County Beekeepers Association works to rebuild after several inactive years, members received practical tools and regulatory guidance Monday aimed at strengthening local beekeeping, improving marketing readiness and preparing for the county’s first farmers market. Association president Chris West opened the meeting Monday afternoon at the
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Extension Notes: Beekeepers meeting Sept. 8
from Daniel Howard The Martin County Extension Office will host the return of the Martin County Beekeepers Association. The Beekeepers will meet Monday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. Following the September meeting, meetings will take place on the first Monday of each month throughout the remainder of the year. Meetings will be at the Martin
