2016 Beekeeping Essay Contest

The 2016 Beekeeping Essay Contest theme has been announced.  This year’s topic is “Bees and Pollination. How Important is it?”

The deadline for submission to the Texas 4-H office is Friday, January 8, 2016. 

Submissions will only be accepted electronically. The essay, along with the certification form, should be uploaded to FormSite at https://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/2016BeekeepingEssay/index.html

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners from Texas 4-H:

·       1st Place: $300.00

·       2nd Place: $200.00

·       3rd Place: $100.00

The first place essay will advance to the national contest representing Texas 4-H.

The complete rules and guidelines are attached.  They will also be available online under the Entomology Project section of the Texas 4-H website http://texas4-h.tamu.edu.