Blooms, Bees and Biodiversity for Thriving Farms

Join OAK at the Kentucky State University’s Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm for a hands-on farm tour. Explore practical strategies to support pollinators and manage weeds in organic cut flower production, including a walk through the Farm’s flower plots and a demonstration of weed management practices. Learn how to integrate honeybees into the landscape, comparing various hive materials and using the nuances of hive spacing and positioning for maximum colony health. Investigate the “why” and “how” of establishing native pollinator habitats by turning underutilized corners of a farm or yard into thriving biodiversity hubs that support crops year-round.