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2011 "Bee-ginning" Beekeeping Grant.
 

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BE A BEEKEEPER?

 

WHO? - Houston – Stewart Beekeeping Association

WHAT? - 3 Bee Hives*                      

WHEN? - Monday March 21st 6:30 PM

WHERE? - Erin Farm Bureau building

WHY?  - To foster an interest in beekeeping

HOW?  - A drawing will be held                                

    *WHAT are the details?

 

·      Must attend the March meeting AND BE A STEWART OR HOUSTON COUNTY RESIDENT AND HAVE PROOF to be eligible

·      Must be new to beekeeping

·      Must sign an agreement to the stipulations of receiving the hive

·      50% of honey for 2 years comes back to the association

·      Must report to mentor 1 time per month for two years and the mentor must be a Tennessee Beekeeping Association -can report at regular meetings

·      Must work at least 1 special event for the association during the two year period

·      Be prepared to pay THE FOLLOWING DUES at sign-up:

2 years advanced dues to TENNESSEE beekeeping association ($18) and 2 years advance dues to Houston-Stewart ($10)

·      MUST BE PREPARED TO BUY YOUR BEES IN SPRING 2011 

     - approximate price 3# PKG $55-$80 EACH PLUS SHIPPING

·      FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-721-3232 931-289-6339 OR 931-289-2243