The University of Missouri is taking the Heroes to Hives program started at Michigan State University six years ago and launching it in Missouri.
Travis Harper, MU Extension agronomist and beekeeper, tells Brownfield the course is free and will be taught online and in person.
“The main aspect is just to get these veterans together. There’s an element of camaraderie there and teach them about honeybees and beekeeping and a little bit about agriculture and other pollinators and that sort of thing.”
Harper says the Heroes to Hives course is set up for all levels of interest.
