2024 NC 4-H Beekeeping Essay

(Updated: Jan. 15, 2026, 10:28 a.m.)
Calling all creative writers who love honey bees! Enrolled North Carolina 4-H youth are invited to research and write an essay for the state 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest.

The 2024 essay topic is, “Varietal Honeys.” For this essay, a 4-H student should answer these questions: What makes a varietal honey?   What are some unique varietals? How are some of the valuable varietals confirmed to be authentic (e.g., Manuka honey UMF and MGO)? What are some culturally or economically important varietals and why are they important?


All essays are due by Monday, April 22nd, 2024 and should be submitted here. Read more about this program or contact NC 4-H Entomology Specialist, Liz Driscoll at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu | (919) 886-3424.