Beefarming
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| Beefarming Merit Badge | ||||
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| Field of study: | Farming | |||
| Status: | Discontinued | BSA Advancement ID: | 28 | |
| Created: | 1911 | Requirements Revision: | n/a | |
| Discontinued: | 1914 | Pamphlet Revision: | n/a | |
Contents |
| Beefarming is a discontinued merit badge. Beefarming Merit Badge was one of the original merit badges in 1911. It was discontinued in 1914, being renamed Bee Keeping in 1915. |
Merit badge requirements
- 1. Have a practical knowledge of swarming, hiving, hives and general apiculture, including a knowledge of the use of artificial combs.
- 2. Describe different kinds of honey and tell from what sources gathered.
| The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Boy Scout Handbook, 1911 Edition |
Notes
The design of the bee keeping merit badge has changed four times - with a different version of the bee each time.
