Blooms, Bees and Biodiversity for Thriving Farms: Farmer Field Day

Name: Blooms, Bees and Biodiversity for Thriving Farms: Farmer Field Day
Start: 2026-07-07T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-07T12:00:00-04:00
Location: KSU Harold R Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, Frankfort, KY

Schedule

Tue Jul 07 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

KSU Harold R Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, Frankfort, KY | Frankfort, KY

Pollinator habitat restoration, honeybee conservation and sustainable W**d management are essential tools for building thriving ecosystems and successful farm operations. Join OAK at the Kentucky State University’s Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm for a hands-on farm tour to:
* Explore practical strategies to support pollinators and manage weeds in organic cut flower production, including a walk through the Farm’s flower plots and a demonstration of W**d management practices.
* Learn how to integrate honeybees into the landscape, comparing various hive materials and using the nuances of hive spacing and positioning for maximum colony health.
* Investigate the "why" and "how" of establishing native pollinator habitats by turning underutilized corners of a farm or yard into thriving biodiversity hubs that support crops year-round.
Registration for this collaborative Field Day is required at oak-ky.org/field-days, $5 for OAK Members; $10 for non-Members.
As the outreach arm of Kentucky State University’s Land Grant Program, the Cooperative Extension Program enhances the quality of life for Kentuckians through research-based education in agriculture, health and community development. Central to this mission is the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, a hub for diverse studies ranging from aquaculture and soil management to the USDA’s national pawpaw gene bank. This site also houses the Center for Sustainability of Farms and Families, a multifunctional facility equipped with a commercial kitchen and large-scale event space designed to support stakeholders through hands-on workshops, food processing and statewide. conferences. Kentucky State University is an equal opportunity provider.