Enter the 2012 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest!

The 4-H Beekeeping Essay is a great opportunity for Oregon 4-H members to research and write about honey bees. Cash prizes of $750, $500 and $250 will be awarded to the 3 top National winners. 4-H members can also use the information they gather to make an educational display for the fair. Essay contestants are not required to be enrolled in a 4-H beekeeping project. The topic for the 2012 Essay contest is "The Results of Honey Bee Pollination in my Community". Contest details and rules here  Essays are due in the State 4-H office by February 1, 2012. 
Read sections of the 2011 winning essays.

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