We went to one of our local beekeeping meetings this weekend. This is the first time we have met for a few months, and it is always nice to catch up and visit with fellow local beekeepers! Needless to say, about this time of year we are all looking forward to warmer days and hearing the buzz of bees.
Part of this meeting focused on the Youth Scholarship Program we have in our state. They had 2 boys that had participated in the program last year speak and share their experiences. It was simply delightful listening to these boys and their enthusiasm! I was talking to the Grandpa of one of the boys and he said their grandson had always loved any kind of insect so they thought he might be interested in attending beekeeping classes. The whole family ended up getting involved! They had a great first year and even caught a couple of swarms, and are looking forward to adding a few more hives this coming spring.
I know that many states have a program similar to this, and it is a wonderful way to get young people involved in beekeeping. If you know someone who might benefit from something like this, you might try to contact your county extension office for some information on who to contact in your particular state.
Here are a couple links that might also be helpful. It is just as rewarding for the mentor as it is for the schloarship participant. They are the future beekeepers and the younger they can get started the better!
Youth Scholarship Progam
Young Beekeeper Program
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