Honey bees are responsible for the pollination of many crops around the United States and the world. However, managed honey bee colonies are facing huge threats across the country and need our help.
National 4-H Honey Bee Essay Contest
This national 4-H essay contest sponsored by the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees is asking for active 4-H members from all 50 states to research and explore the topic of protecting honey bees from pesticides. Florida entries will be submitted to and judged by the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory.
Submission Deadline: March 2, 2018
The top Florida essay will be sent by the Honey Bee Lab to the national competition where it will compete for cash prizes ($250-$750). Prior to the national competition, the top three Florida essays will be selected and awarded the following prizes.
Florida Winners
Certificate
Relevant bee book
Fully-paid admission to a University of Florida Bee College
First Place
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Second Place
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Third Place
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Make sure to read the essay rules at the link below before submitting your essay! Essays that do not follow these rules will be disqualified from the state competition and will not be submitted to the national competition.
