Youth Beekeeping at Troy Community Farm

Project Overview

YNC08-003
Project Type: Youth
Funds awarded in 2008: $366.36
Projected End Date: 12/31/2009
Region: North Central
State: Wisconsin
Project Coordinator:

Commodities

  • Animal Products: honey

Practices

  • Crop Production: beekeeping
  • Farm Business Management: community-supported agriculture
  • Production Systems: organic agriculture
  • Sustainable Communities: local and regional food systems

    Proposal abstract:

    This project is to explore organic beekeeping at Troy Community Farm, which is in the city of Madison, to produce local, organic food (honey) and educate others about it.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.