Beekeepers Association press release
The East Texas Beekeepers Association appointed the 2016 Ambassador, the first for the state, at their December meeting.
As the 2016 ETBA Ambassador, Jacob Cole will travel throughout East Texas speaking at schools, fairs, and to the media about the importance of honey bees. Cole will also keep the public up to date on his journey by posting on the ETBA Ambassador Program Facebook page.
“The perfection of the Honey Bee cells always amaze me. It is fascinating how each cell is built for a specific need, and the size varies depending on whether the cell is for a queen, a worker or a drone bee to grow in. Being able to watch the bees fly in and out of the hive loaded with pollen and nectar is one of my favorite things to do,” Cole reports.
Cole began beekeeping in 2013 through the East Texas Beekeepers Association Youth Scholarship Program. He has spoken at various Henderson County Master Gardener events as well as local schools. He loves to pass along his knowledge of beekeeping and inspire others to get involved too! In 2014, Cole earned his Master Beekeeper (Apprentice) certification, and he looks forward to advancing to the next level in 2016.
Cole and his family live in Malakoff; he is a freshman in high school who hopes to be a Texas Game Warden. In addition to beekeeping Jacob loves to hunt, read, and is very involved in his local 4H Club. Volunteering at the local food pantry, and teaching children in the garden at South Athens Elementary are two ways Jacob is giving back in the local community. When he is not speaking about the honey bee, Jacob is sharing his experience at Texas Brigade camps and promoting Wildlife Conservation.
Cole is available to appear at schools, educational events and for interviews. To schedule him contact: Lani Lanchester at [email protected].
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The East Texas Beekeepers Association is a member based organization representative of commercial, sideliner, and hobbyist beekeepers, as well as scientists, educators and other individuals interested in the promotion and preservation of honey bees and beekeeping in East Texas. For more information visit : www.etba.info.