Every year, the Manitowoc County Beekeepers Association promotes the Beekeeping interest in Manitowoc County. One of the ways we encourage young people in the aspect of agriculture is through our Share-a-Honey Bee Hive Program. We award one honey bee hive, honey bees, and equipment to one young person between the ages of 10-18 residing in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.

This is a competitive Manitowoc County wide contest. The youth applicant will write an essay of 100 words or more about why they would like to have a honey bee hive with honey bees, if they ever raised honey bees before, and what they love about honey bees. This is a very competitive contest and we want you to put a lot of effort into your essay. Spelling, grammar, and content count. The essay can include drawings, photo’s, or anything special that you would like to include. Please keep a copy of your essay, because no essays will be returned. If you are the selected winner of the Share-a-Honey Bee Hive Program the essay will be shared amongst the Manitowoc County Beekeepers Association members.

Rules: 

• Youth must be between the ages of 10-18 by July 1st of the year entered.
• Entries are accepted March 1st until July 1st of this year.
• Entry form, liability form, and all required signatures and dates must accompany the essay.
• Youth must be between the ages of 10-18 years old and residing in Manitowoc County to participate.
• Only one honey bee package (approximate cost of $130.00) will be awarded the first year, however if the honey bees die or swarm, the winner will have to purchase more honey bees on their own. The winner will still be allowed to participate in the Manitowoc County Beekeepers Association meetings with or without bees for the first three years.
• You are only allowed to win one time with this program.
• The winner is encouraged to show honey bee related projects at the fair.
• If within two years of receiving the honey bee hive, honey bees, and equipment that you find out that you are not able to continue or you are not able to keep the the honey bee hive and honey bees you will be required to contact the Manitowoc County Beekeepers Association to have the honey bee hive, honey bees and equipment removed. 

The selection committee will meet in early July to review the essays and select the winner. The winner will be notified by July 15th.

Please attach this application form to your essay. Entries will be accepted from March 1st to July 1st. Please send your entry to: Rachel Salm 5633 Greendale Rd. Valders, Wisconsin 54245 or rsalm@att.net