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Department of Entomology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
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Integrated Honey Bee Education And Research Aids For Promoting Pollinator Conservation, Courtney Brummel
Integrated Honey Bee Education And Research Aids For Promoting Pollinator Conservation, Courtney Brummel
Department of Entomology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Extension and outreach programs combine University instruction and research, with off-campus outreach and service to the community. Successful public education requires training in which colleges and their education services provide programs relevant to today’s needs. To better engage with the public, institutions and Extension professionals often partner with private and not-for-profit organizations to provide training opportunities. The following thesis reviews one such partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard that provides science-focused, on-farm experiences and agriculture production training programming. Chapter 1 reviews their partnership since it began in 2005 and highlights examples of current farm-to-table education …
Developing Regional Extension Programs And Research Tools For Beekeepers, Sheldon Brummel
Developing Regional Extension Programs And Research Tools For Beekeepers, Sheldon Brummel
Department of Entomology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The body of work presented in this thesis describes the development and structure of the Regional Great Plains Master Beekeeping training program, which started in 2019, serves 1500+ beekeepers across five Midwest states (IA, KS, MO, NE, WY), and is supported through local partnerships and beekeepers. This chapter also discusses the leadership structure and aspects I developed for program advancement and long-term sustainability, such as incorporating mentorship and volunteer service goals as well as requiring independent projects to become a certified Master beekeeper. Independent projects may focus on research or teaching goals but must illustrate the candidate’s ability to apply …