‘BEES AND TREES’ PROGRAM BEING OFFERED AUG. 18
An educational program on bees and trees is scheduled for later this month at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
The program, set for Friday, August 18th, is one in a series of eight programs designed for new landowners in Washington, Austin, Colorado and Fayette counties.
The program will focus on raising bees for hobby as well as for an agriculture valuation on property.
Topics will include the basics of getting started with bees and provide an opportunity for questions about managing hives successfully.
The program will also include tree basics for landowners, from identification to planting, disease management and fertilization.
The latest information program will be held at the sales facility at the fairgrounds beginning at 1:30 p.m. on the 18th.
The cost for the entire eight-part program is $125 per person and $200 per couple, or $20 per person per single meeting.
Continuing education units for pesticide applicators will be offered as they are applicable.