316 iSTATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE 



Work clone in tive counties in the l^pper Peninsula indicated a won- 

 derful opportunity for tlie development for the beekeei)ing industry 

 there. Altliougii there are few commercial beekeepers in the Upper 

 I*eu.insula at the present time there are uuiuy bejiinners. Lar^e areas 

 of clover. ras])berry, tire-weed, ji'olden-rod and otlier honey-])lants pro- 

 duce annually a larye (piantity of nectar which goes to waste for lack 

 of bees to gather it. Although the winters are long and cokl, large 

 quantities of snow and a steady temperature enable the beekeeper to 

 winter his bees successfully, if proper care is given. 



Since the Upper Peninsula is at present free from disease, "Clover- 

 laud" is becoming very attractive to beekeepers. 



The increase in acreage of sweet clover throughout the state is assisting 

 beekeepers generally since raspberry and other nectar sources from wild 

 l)lants are becoming fewer. 



Through the co-operation of large numbers of County Beekeepers' 

 Associations, and of the Count}- Agricultural Agents, it is becoming 

 possible to reach more and more beekeepers each year. Several county 

 beekeepers' associations have definite schedules for meetings for the 

 year, the i)lan providing for from two to five meetings, most of which 

 are held during the summer months. The interest exhibited by these 

 County Associations depends largely upon the officers in charge. How- 

 ever, there is a growing feeling that co-o]>eration is beneficial to all and 

 that the County Beekeepers* Associations otier the best means to this 

 end, both educationally and commercially. 



REPORT OF EXTENSION WORK IN DRAINAGE AND 

 HOUSEHOLD ENGINEERING 



BY O. E. ROBEY 



Household Engineering 



The work in household engineering has consisted of holding demonstra- 

 tions in septic tank construction ami furnishing plans for yarious 

 household conveniences, also attendance of meetings where household 

 conveniences are discussed. 



A "knock down" form has been developed to be used by County Agents 

 in their counties. This form is so constructed that it can be easily 

 removed without damage and can be used by a great many people 

 in the same county. It greatly simplifies septic tank construction. Three 

 counties have been provided with the forms. 



Drainage 



Drainage extension work has consisted of making drainage surveys 

 and providing plans for drainage systems. A drainage campaign was 

 put on in Sanilac county- according to the plan submitted last year 



