state tenn. free bees

[hardtime]

i herd  the state  of tenn. was giveing  free 3 ib pakages  free to help build up the honeybee hives in tenn. is this true????

[mherndon]

I haven't heard that.  They are offering up to 50% off on equipment for people with 5 hives or more and have completed the BeeMaster course being offered through Ag Extension.

http://www.tn.gov/agriculture/enhancement/bees.html

Mark

[mherndon]

I'm taking the Hobbyist level course this Thurs, Fri, and Saturday.  Will probably here more then.  Looks like a lot of paperwork to get in, but I'm sure some will jump in.  I'm not that big yet and don't plan to have over three hives at this time.

Mark

[hardtime]

ok so i herd wrong  .i see now that i have read it for myself thanks