June 20, 2023

CBS NY Interview with Natalie Duddridge at my hives at Jakes Branch Park

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/n-j-girl-receives-national-recognition-for-work-protecting-honey-bees/

-Discussed importance of bees to ecosystem and agriculture

-Conducted hive inspection with Ms. Duddridge (Yay...found queen)

-Discussed importance of native plants and pollinator gardens

June 21, 2023

June Honey Harvest Day at Rutgers Bee Yard in Cream Ridge (see pictures below)

-4-H/NJ Honey Queen program held in conjunction with Rutgers

-Received President's Environmental Youth Award from Chief of Staff Olivia Glenn from the EPA

-Presented research and community outreach to members of Board of Agriculture including Doug Fisher, Paul Hlubik, Assemblyman Sauickie, Farm Bureau, NJBA, EPA, and Rutgers (please see pictures below)

-Attended by 18 NJ 4-H teens (with parents) from six NJ counties

-Days events included: Hive instruction/Hymenoptera lab/honey extraction

June 22, 2023

Live Interview with Lauren Due atNews12 studios

https://newjersey.news12.com/new-jersey-honey-queen-katie-culbert-honeybees-importance

-Discussed NJ Honey Queen Program and Scientific Research

-Discussed importance of Native Plants and Pollinator Gardens

-Tag for National 4-H and Corteva Agriscience

Olivia Glenn, Chief of Staff of EPA (Presentation of President's Environmental Youth Award)

Members of the Board of Ag, Farm Bureau, Rutgers and NJBA

Assemblyman Sauickie

Secretary of Agriculture Doug Fisher at Bee Lab

Hive Instruction

Rutgers (Dr. Rodriguez-Saona, Chelsea Abegg) Honey Extraction

Honey Extraction