Here's the Buzz!

I've been looking into Homesteading a lot over the last several months and have learned it is a state of mind more than having a plot of land with a milking cow and an orchard, etc.  I was looking into different interests and came upon our local beekeeping group--the Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Associaiton. They offer a youth scholarship program in which training, bees, and equipement are provided upon certain requirements. With some parental "persuasion" Sophie decided to apply for the scholarship. I think what we are both looking forward to is learning something together. It's like built in meaningful time with my daughter which is getting harder to come by as she grows and her frends importance to her grows.

She filled out the application, attended two monthly meetings with me to learn more about them and introduce ourselves. I helped coach her for the interview and attended with her and then she got the email. Sophie was 1 of 5 youth selected to receive the Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association's (CCHBA) scholarship. Starting in January, Sophie will be required to present her hive report, research and present a bee related topic, extract honey, and work the association's stand at the state fair--all of which I have promised to help and support her with. The CCHBA encourages strong family involvement. We are excited for this experience and grateful for the generosity of the association in providing such a program. Here's to our worker bee!