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Dear 4-H Members and Families,
4-H members do not have to have a bee project to participate in the essay contest.
The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. on February 15th announced their 2023 4-H Beekeeping Essay Topic.
2023 Essay Topic: The Importance of Beeswax
Although honey bees are much-beloved for honey, bees also produce beeswax that can be used in many ways. For this essay, a 4-H student should discuss why beeswax is so important to the hive (it’s a pantry, it’s a nursery, it’s the dance floor), but also discuss their favorite way to use beeswax outside the hive. Photos of candles, soaps, or lip balms that are made to show the 4-H’er’s skill in using beeswax are welcomed as are recipes or brief instructions.
Please share the contest information with your 4-H members. It can be found at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/entomology/. I have also provided a graphic to share via social media.
You can see past winner’s essays by visiting the following website and clicking on 4-H Essays tab at the top of their page. http://preservationofhoneybees.org/
Essays will be uploaded to 4-H Online using the “2023 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest” event. Deadline to submit is Monday, April 3, 2023. Winners will be announced the week of April 24th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Jana Barrett | Extension Program Specialist 4-H
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | Texas 4-H Youth Development Program
Postal Service : MS 2473; College Station, TX 77843-2473
ph: 979-321-5287 | jcbarrett@ag.tamu.edu| http://texas4-h.tamu.edu