@article{article_162611, title={Determination of Some Occupational and Sociological Characteristics of Thracian Beekeepers}, journal={Uludag Bee Journal}, volume={04}, pages={35–41}, year={2004}, author={Sıralı, Yrd.doç.dr. Recep and Doğaroğlu, Prof.dr. Muhsin}, keywords={Thracian Region,Beekeeping,Beekeepers,Occupational and Sociological Characteristics}, abstract={This survey was conducted to determine occupational and sociological structures of beekeepers in Thracian Region of Turkey. The data was obtained through interviews and questionnaires applied to 201 beekeepers distributed in 19 districts of the region. According to survey results, beekeepers have, on average, an age of 51, an educational background of 6 grades and their experience in beekeeping extends over a period of 11 years. 65.68 % of beekeepers are graduates from primary school, for 40.3 % of the beekeepers interviewed, experienced ones in the field constitute the main source of information and 29.3 % of beekeepers attended the course, 45.94 % of beekeepers need to be informed include combatting against bee diseases and pests. The survey reveals that 71.7 % of beekeepers in the region are farmers and 48.76 % of beekeepers are members of the agricultural chamber. 97.5 % of beekeepers are engaged in part-time beekeeping activity for subsistence and 90.1 % of all beekeepers are engaged stationary beekeeping. <br />}, number={1}, publisher={Bursa Uludağ University}