Lawrence County 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest

It is time for the Lawrence County 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest! Here are the rules and details! The Beekeeping Essay Contest invites 4-H members to hone their writing and research skills by creating an essay on a beekeeping-related topic. Winners might receive cash awards at both the national and state levels. The 2025 Topic: The Importance of Youth in Beekeeping: How 4-H Members Can Make a Difference! For this essay, a 4-H student should answer the following questions: Why is youth important in beekeeping? How can 4-H members make a difference? How can more young people get involved in beekeeping? What are your plans as a beekeeper? What major contribution has a young beekeeper made to the industry? All essays are to be submitted to beeessay@utk.edu and copy your essay to thagan@tnstate.edu. The submission deadline is March 15th, 2025.