Beekeeping has become difficult due to a lack of native plants for forage. In this essay competition, you will be required to discuss ways that habitats can be modified to become “bee friendly” Does your community allow roadsides and open land to grow wildflowers and encourage native planting of bee friendly plants? Please click here for essay guidelines and entry information. Essays due Jan. 9th, 2015. Individual must send all essays electronically to the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program by January 9, 2015. Emails should be sent to Amy Dromgoole at amy.dromgoole@tamu.edu.

AWARDS:
National Cash Prizes to 3 Top Winners:

• 1st Place: $750.00
• 2nd Place: $500.00
• 3rd Place: $250.00

National Contest Sponsored by: The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc.

Texas Cash Prizes to 3 Top Winners

• 1st Place: $300.00
• 2nd Place: $200.00
• 3rd Place: $100.00