In this program area, members learn to collect and identify common insects. They learn which insects are desirable and those that are not.
Honey is the chief product of beekeeping.
Bees may travel as far as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million flowers to gather enough nectar to make just a pound of honey. In fact, there are more than 300 unique kinds of honey in the United States, originating from such diverse floral sources as clover, eucalyptus and orange blossom. Honey is primarily composed of fructose, glucose and water. It also contains other sugars as well trace enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. Youth ages 10 - 19 This program is designed to help youth learn about bees and how to become a Beekeeper.