Buzz Across the Bluegrass

We spent some time with Angella Watson discussing a few ways the Farm Service Agency can help with beekeeping and agriculture related expenses and emergencies. 
 
Farmers.gov is the main site for information about all things FSA & NRCS: https://www.farmers.gov/
 
How to Start - Beginning Farmers page:  https://www.farmers.gov/your-business/beginning-farmers?&utm_campaign=megamenufeatured
 
Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool:  https://www.farmers.gov/protection-recovery/disaster-tool
 
FSA Office Locator to find contact information or book an appointment online:  https://www.fsa.usda.gov/fsa-office-locator
 
2026 CAIP Overview: https://www.kyagr.com/agpolicy/documents/2026-Program-Guidelines-Applications/ADF_APP_caip-26_standard-guidelines.pdf
 
If interested in participating in the CAIP program, contact your county's extension office.

Join us as we talk bees with Kent Williams! 
Kent is an Eastern Apiculture Society (EAS) Certified Master Beekeeper and former EAS president with over 30 years of experience. He manages a large number of colonies in Western Kentucky and other locations. Kent is also a well loved speaker at conferences across the country! 

Join us as we discuss Spotted Lanternflies with Dr. Amanda Skidmore!! 
UK Entomology Office:
https://ose.uky.edu/
 
Penn State:
https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly
 
Cornell University:
https://cals.cornell.edu/integrated-pest-management/outreach-education/whats-bugging-you/spotted-lanternfly