Guam beekeeper Mike Aguon shows the honeycomb from his hive. Aguon was one of 20 new beekeepers on island in 2022 under the grant-funded Beginning Farmer & Rancher Development program at the University of Guam. Photos courtesy of University of Guam ()
The public is invited to two backyard agriculture workshops this month hosted by the University of Guam College of Natural and Applied Sciences. Both take place on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Yigo Research & Education Center/Triton Farm, and participants must register in advance to attend.
Raised-Bed Gardening Workshop
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Date: Saturday, Jan. 21
Location: UOG Yigo Research & Education Center/Triton Farm
Cost: $5
To register: Contact Phoebe Wall at (671) 735-2080 or pwall@triton.uog.edu.
Participants will learn the reasons for growing plants in raised-bed gardens as well as what vegetables and herbs to grow and when and how to plant them. Bring a hat and/or sunscreen.
Honey Harvesting Workshop
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 21
Location: UOG Yigo Research & Education Center/Triton Farm
Cost: Free
To register: Contact Rita Barcinas at barcinasr8861@triton.uog.edu.
Participants will learn to identify when honey in a hive is ready for harvest and observe different methods of extracting the honey from the comb: by hand, using a press, or with a centrifuge. They will also learn about the by-products of each method and how they are used.
Stress survey for agricultural workers extended
Additionally, the university’s Farmer Focus project has extended the deadline for its Western Region Agricultural Workers Stress Survey and invites all part-time, full-time, and family agricultural workers in Guam to participate. Responses are anonymous and will inform efforts to create community programs to help farmers with stress management.
The survey for Guam is open until: Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the website
All participants may opt to be entered to win a $50 online gift card.
For more information, contact Elvira Gisog at (671) 735-2062 or gisoge@triton.uog.edu.
Residents can stay informed of public workshops hosted by UOG Cooperative Extension & Outreach by subscribing to the email list.
