During a recent meeting, Lehigh Valley Beekeepers displayed their appreciation to Penn State Cooperative Extension and Lehigh County for their continued support of apiculture and local beekeepers.

District 18 Director of Penn State Cooperative Extension Richard S. Kauffman, who oversees extension offices in four area counties, participated in the meeting and met with more than 50 beekeepers from the Lehigh Valley and beyond

He accepted an en-graved wooden plaque of appreciation from the association on behalf of the extension service and Lehigh County.

The Beekeepers use the Ag Center classroom at the extension office in South Whitehall for many of their monthly meetings.

Recently retired, longtime Lehigh County Extension Director Bob Leiby was unable to attend due to assignments at Ag Progress Days, near State College.