BEEKEEPING PROJECT FOR RURAL AND ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT. A PROJECT FOR 20.000 KILOGRAMS OF HONEY
BEEKEEPING PROJECT FOR RURAL AND ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT. A PROJECT FOR 20.000 KILOGRAMS OF HONEY

Summary/Abstract: The Beekeeping Project addressed 100 families from three communes in Vaslui County who have received beekeeping equipment in total value of 1000$ each and have participated in practical lessons as well as in small-business training. The budget invested during the three years has been of 500.000 lei. The beekeepers have established the Beekeeping Association in Negreşti, the Agricultural Cooperative “Flowers of Vaslui” and an apiary store that facilitates them good relations with all the partners of the honey value-chain. The donation of 500 beehives has been multiplied to 1330 beehives. A total amount of 20.000 kilograms of honey has been produced: half of it was sold at a price of 15 lei per kilogram and the rest was used for consumption or for feeding the bees. Seven beekeepers have contracted European Funds of 52.500 Euros. Finally, 70 beneficiaries have donated to other 12 families and to the pupils of the Inclusive School and will help them become beekeepers.

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