North Carolina State 4-H Beekeeping Essay: Due March 15, 2020
Did you know that the core temperature of a honey bee cluster in a winter hive is an average temperature of 95°F?
This year’s North Carolina 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest topic is:"Honey bees have developed special skills to overwinter in the United States. Please discuss one of these skills and then include a discussion about what you do to prepare your hives for winter. Include a photo of one of your hives, either using infrared technology or showing winter wrap, hay bales, special feeders, etc. to demonstrate how you prepare your hives for winter.”
4-H members here is your chance to explore more about the fascinating story of the hardworking honey bee by participating in the North Carolina 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest. The essay provides a platform for you to creatively express your working knowledge and research of the craft of beekeeping. This year’s essay is generously sponsored by the North Carolina State Beekeeping Association. Essays are due March 15th at 5:00pm and should be emailed to liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu.
If you would like Ms. Wendy or Miss Shea Ann to proof read please email to us (wendy_maynor@ncsu.edu or Shea_Ann_DeJarnette@ncsu.edu) by March 13 so we will have time to proof and get it turned in on your bee-half.
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