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Beekeeping Courses in NC
Courses Scheduled for 2009-2010 "School Year" |

NOTICE to NCSBA County Chapters: To have your beekeeping
course listed here, send complete information to the
. If you plan to offer the Certified Beekeeper written test following the course, you must follow these
instructions at least 4 weeks in advance.
Scheduled Courses (chronological order)
Henderson County (Fletcher) In Progress
| Title: |
Beekeeping Course |
| Begins: |
January 11, 2010 (for 6 weeks) |
| When: |
Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Mountain Horticultural Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Fletcher, NC (map) |
| Cost: |
$25 includes Membership dues for 2010 and course literature |
| Sponsor: |
NC Cooperative Extension and the
Henderson County Beekeepers Association |
| Additional Information: |
At completion of the Short Course you should be able to set up and maintain your own colony of honeybees. Pre registration is recommended, because of limited space, |
| Contact: |
Call Ivy at 828-697-4891 |
Alamance County (Burlington) In Progress
| Title: |
Beginners Beekeeping Course |
| Begins: |
January 12, 2010 (for 10 weeks) |
| When: |
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
| Where: |
All classroom sessions will be held in the cafeteria at Hillcrest Elementary School, 1714 W. Davis Street, Burlington |
| Cost: |
$27 (includes $5 building use fee plus $22 for handbook) |
| Sponsor: |
Alamance County Beekeepers |
| Additional Information: |
Preregistration required. 4-hour Field Day, Saturday, March 20, (Rain date March 27). The Alamance County Farm Bureau will sponsor a Cost-Share program where 15 people are awarded two hives with bees. Applications for this program available at first class. More details. |
| Contact: |
To register, please send your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address along with your payment to: Don Moore, 3634 Stoney Creek Church Road, Elon, NC 27244. Make check payable to Don Moore. |
Hoke County (Raeford) In Progress
| Title: |
Beekeeping Course |
| Begins: |
January 12, 2010 (for 11 weeks) |
| When: |
Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Hoke County Cooperative Extension Service
116 West Prospect Ave. Raeford, NC (directions) |
| Cost: |
$35 per person (Includes textbooks, handouts) |
| Sponsor: |
Hoke Cooperative Extension
and Hoke Co. Beekeepers |
| Additional Information: |
Certification level exam given. Free hive drawing for qualified participants. |
| Contact: |
Gloria Lengel (910) 261-1160 |
Caswell County (Yanceyville) In Progress
| Title: |
Beginners Beekeeping Course |
| Begins: |
January 13, 2010 (for 11 weeks) |
| When: |
Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Basement of the Farm Service Agency beside the Historic Court House on the square in downtown Yanceyville. |
| Cost: |
$35 for tuition ($45 a couple), covers reference book and CCBA membership |
| Sponsor: |
Caswell County Beekeepers Association |
| Additional Information: |
The objective is to create an interest in beekeeping and to provide information needed for a person to become established as a hobbyist beekeeper. No prior experience is required. Course to be followed by a 4 hr field day to gain a little hands-on experience in working with the bees. Date and time to be announced. |
| Contact: |
Sign up by calling Robert Neal, 336-694-1872 |
Orange County (Hillsborough) In Progress
| Title: |
Beginning Beekeeping Class |
| Begins: |
January 14, 2010 (for 9 weeks) |
| When: |
Thursdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Where: |
Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough next to the Sportsplex |
| Cost: |
$15.00, includes a small textbook, "First Lessons in Beekeeping" by Keith Delaplane |
| Sponsor: |
Orange County Beekeepers Association and the Orange County Department on Aging |
| Additional Information: |
The course will cover the basics that will help new backyard beekeepers enjoy and care for their bees,.taught by experts in the field of beekeeping. A field day will be conducted for hands-on experience after the conclusion of the course. Class size is limited. |
| Contact: |
To register, please
Lewis Cauble. |
Randolph County (Asheboro) In Progress
| Title: |
Beginner Beekeeping Course |
| Begins: |
January 14, 2010 (for 5 sessions) |
| When: |
Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Cooperative Extension building,
112 West Walker Ave., Asheboro |
| Cost: |
$20 (includes a textbook) |
| Sponsor: |
Randolph County Beekeepers and Randolph County Cooperative Extension Service |
| Additional Information: |
Anyone interested in learning the basics of beekeeping is welcome. Beekeeping is a vital part of agricultural production and maintaining our food supply. Information will be provided on how you can contribute to the process and become a hobbyist beekeeper. |
| Contact: |
Wallace Swaim 336-302-2708 or
George Byrum 336-629-9502 |
Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) In Progress
Guilford County (Greensboro) In Progress
| Title: |
Beginner Beekeeping Course |
| Begins: |
January 28, 2010 (for 6 weeks) |
| When: |
Thursdays 7:00-9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Guilford County Agriculture Center (directions)
3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405 |
| Cost: |
$25.00 for individuals or $30.00 per family. Includes: book, handouts and membership dues for Guilford Beekeepers for 2010 |
| Sponsor: |
Guilford County Beekeepers Association and
NC State University Extension Service |
| Additional Information: |
Certified level beekeeping written test (optional) will be administered to class members on the last evening of the course. See flyer. |
| Contact: |
(336) 454-2331 in High Point or
(336) 674-2996 in Greensboro |
McDowell County
(Marion)
| Title: |
Bee School (dates changed due to weather) |
| Begins: |
February 13, 2010 (for 3 weeks) |
| When: |
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1 hr break for lunch) |
| Where: |
McDowell Technical Community College |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Sponsor: |
McDowell Honeybees Chapter, NC Cooperative Extension McDowell Center, McDowell Technical Community College, and McDowell Farm Bureau |
| Additional Information: |
Detailed class schedule and registration form are available online. |
| Contact: |
To Register; call Jane McDaniel NC Cooperative Extension 828-652-8104 |
Buncombe County (Asheville) In Progress
| Title: |
WNC Intermediate Bee School |
| Begins: |
January 30, 2010 (for 3 sessions) |
| When: |
Saturdays (9:00 AM) & Sundays (12:30 PM) |
| Where: |
Kittredge Theater and the Jensen Building, Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC (map) |
| Cost: |
$35 (BYO notepad and snacks) |
| Sponsor: |
Buncombe County Beekeepers |
| Additional Information: |
Intermediate level, no beginners, please.
More details. Limit 300. Register online. |
| Contact: |
Buncombe County Beekeepers email form |
Cape Fear Regional (Wilmington) In Progress
| Title: |
Beekeeping School |
| Begins: |
February 2, 2010 (for 8 weeks) |
| When: |
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC |
| Cost: |
$55.00 Includes textbook, handoutls, refreshments, and one year membership in the Cape Fear Regional Beekeepers Association. Family discounts are available. |
| Sponsor: |
Honey Bee Education and Research, Inc. and
Cape Fear Regional Beekeepers Association |
| Additional Information: |
Instructor is Barry E. Harris, NC Master Beekeeper. Includes at least one practical day in the beeyard. IMPORTANT: Pre-registration is required! Class size is limited! |
| Contact: |
Barry E. Harris at (910) 352-7868 or
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Stanly County (Albemarle) In Progress
| Title: |
Beekeeping Short Course |
| Begins: |
February 2, 2010 (for 5 weeks) |
| When: |
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Stanly County Ag. Center just west of Albemarle city limits on Hwy 24/27W |
| Cost: |
A small cost will be charged for materials. |
| Sponsor: |
Stanly County Beekeeping Association |
| Additional Information: |
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| Contact: |
Joe Smith 704-463-7039 or 704-438-6779 or
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Johnston County (Clayton) In Progress
| Title: |
Advanced Beekeeping Workshop (flyer) |
| Begins: |
February 4, 2010 (for 4 weeks) |
| When: |
Thursdays
6:00-9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Workforce Development Center
135 Bestwood Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 |
| Cost: |
$35.00 |
| Sponsor: |
Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service |
| Additional Information: |
Anyone who has taken a beginning beekeeping class and wants to learn more is welcome to attend. More information. |
| Contact: |
Amie Newsome at 919-989-5380 or
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Cumberland County (Fayetteville)
| Title: |
Beginning Beekeeping Course |
| Begins: |
February 15, 2010 (for 6 weeks) |
| When: |
Mondays, 6:00 PM - ? |
| Where: |
Cooperative Extension Center located in the Charlie Rose Agri-Expo Center in Fayetteville |
| Cost: |
Free for 6-wks classroom instruction |
| Sponsor: |
Cumberland County Cooperative Extension
Service |
| Additional Information: |
Following the six weeks of classroom instruction, there will be a four-week hands-on instruction limited to the first ten paid registrants and will cost $115 per student. |
| Contact: |
For more information and registration,
call Kenny Bailey at 910-321-6871 |
Carteret County (Morehead City)
| Title: |
Beginning Beekeeping Class |
| Begins: |
February 19, 2010 (for 2 sessions) |
| When: |
Fridays, 1:30-4:30PM Feb. 19 and Mar. 19 |
| Where: |
Core Sound Museum and Heritage Center
Harkers Island, NC |
| Cost: |
Free, textbook purchase optional |
| Sponsor: |
Carteret County Cooperative Extension
and Crystal Coast Beekeepers |
| Additional Information: |
After the initial class, it is anticipated that the class group and any other interested beekeepers will meet regularly in this location to discuss seasonal beekeeping issues. The class and these subsequent meetings will be designed to help prepare the participants to take the Certified Beekeepers Exam, if participants are interested, by Fall 2010. |
| Contact: |
Register by calling Cindy Day, NC Cooperative Extension Service, Carteret County, 252-222-6359 |
Watauga County (Boone)
| Title: |
Beginner Beekeeping Class |
| Begins: |
February 20, 2010 (for 1 day) |
| When: |
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Where: |
IG Greer Auditorium, Appalachian State University Campus |
| Cost: |
$15 |
| Sponsor: |
ASU Sustainable Development Department Watauga County Beekeepers Association |
| Additional Information: |
Pre-registration suggested. Please call Watauga County Extension Agency at 828-264-3061 to reserve a spot. Snow date is February 27. |
| Contact: |
Any questions, please contact Amy Johnston at
828-297-2676. |
Davie County (Mocksville)
| Title: |
Beginning Beekeeping Short Course |
| Begins: |
February 24 , 2010 (for 5 weeks) |
| When: |
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM |
| Where: |
114 Doctor Slate Drive Mocksville, NC 27028 |
| Cost: |
$20 for Davie Beekeepers Association members, $25 for non-members. (Can join during 1st class to get the discount) |
| Sponsor: |
Davie County Beekeepers Association |
| Additional Information: |
Day in the Apiary to follow, April 3. There will be two drawings for a new hive to be given to two new beekeepers who attend all five classes and the apiary day. Taught by EAS Master Beekeeper Gregory Fariss. |
| Contact: |
Susan Fariss 336-998-2975 or
or sign up online at www.daviebeekeepers.org |
Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Pitt, Wilson (Tarboro)
| Title: |
Beekeeping Short Course |
| Begins: |
March 2, 2010 (for 5 weeks) |
| When: |
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Edgecombe County Administrative Building
Food and Consumer Science Lab ,
201 St. Andrews Street, Tarboro
(enter at rear corner of building) (map) |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Sponsor: |
Edgecombe County Cooperative Extension & Coastal Plains Beekeepers |
| Additional Information: |
Certified and Journeyman Level |
| Contact: |
Extension Agent Bob Filbrun 252-641-7815,
252-883-5715
or bob_filbrun@ncsu.edu |
Swain County (Bryson City)
| Title: |
Beginning Beekeeping Course |
| Begins: |
March 6, 2010 (for 1 day) |
| When: |
Saturday @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Where: |
Swain County Extension Office, 5.5 miles west of Bryson City on U.S. 74 to the old Almond School. (map) |
| Cost: |
$20, which covers the cost of lunch and reference materials |
| Sponsor: |
Smoky Mountain Beekeepers |
| Additional Information: |
Robert Brewer, Towns County, Ga, Extension Coordinator, will be the guest speaker. Door prizes to given away. |
| Contact: |
Secretary Lynn Jones by
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Wake County (Raleigh)
| Title: |
Beginning Beekeepers Workshop |
| Begins: |
March 20, 2010 (for 1 day) |
| When: |
Saturday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Where: |
Commons Bldg., Cooperative Extension Center, Wake Office Park, Carya Drive, Raleigh |
| Cost: |
$30 includes book, handouts, and hotdog lunch |
| Sponsor: |
Wake County Beekeepers Association |
| Additional Information: |
Beginners are encouraged to attend one half hour prior to regular Wake County Beekeepers meeting January, February and March. Date for Working in the Hive TBA. Door Prizes (10 New Hives & Bees) for lucky winners |
| Contact: |
Mitchell Wrenn:
or phone 919-306-2735 |
Moore County (Aberdeen)
| Title: |
Beginner's Beekeeping Workshop |
| Begins: |
March 20, 2010 (for 2 weeks) |
| When: |
Saturdays, 8:00AM - 3:00PM |
| Where: |
Roseland UMC, 181 Rose Ridge Rd,
Aberdeen, NC (Roseland) |
| Cost: |
$20, includes a textbook |
| Sponsor: |
Moore County Beekeepers Association |
| Additional Information: |
Registration no later than March 6. Each morning classroom session will be followed by afternoon hands-on-instruction in a local apiary. |
| Contact: |
For info or to register call or
Hugh Madison,
910-281-4401 or 910-639-3565 |
Concluded Courses
Johnston County (Smithfield)Concluded
| Title: |
Beekeeping Short Course (flyer) |
| Begins: |
November 3, 2009 (for 6 classes) |
| When: |
Tue., Wed., Thur. (Nov. 3,4,5,17,18,19 )
6:00-9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Johnston County Agricultural Center
2736 NC Highway 210, Smithfield, NC 27577 |
| Cost: |
$40.00 |
| Sponsor: |
Johnston, Sampson and Onslow County Cooperative Extension Services |
| Additional Information: |
This course is being offered to anyone interested in gaining more knowledge about honey bees. The Certified Beekeeping Exam will be given on November 21, 2009. More info... |
| Contact: |
Amie Newsome at 919-989-5380 or
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Sampson County (Clinton)Concluded
| Title: |
Beekeeping Short Course |
| Begins: |
November 3, 2009 (for 6 classes) |
| When: |
Tue., Wed., Thur. (Nov. 3,4,5,17,18,19 )
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Sampson County Cooperative Extension Center
55 Agriculture Place, Clinton, NC 28328 |
| Cost: |
$40.00 |
| Sponsor: |
Sampson, Johnston, and Onslow County Cooperative Extension Services |
| Additional Information: |
This course is being offered to anyone interested in gaining more knowledge about honey bees. The Certified Beekeeping Exam will be given on November 21, 2009. More info... |
| Contact: |
Della King at (910) 592-7161 or
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Anson County (Wadesboro) Concluded
| Title: |
Bee School |
| Begins: |
December 3, 2009 (8 wks) |
| When: |
Thursdays 6-8 pm (except Dec. 24 & 31) |
| Where: |
Anson Cooperative Extension Service,
501 McLaurin St., Wadesboro, NC 28170 |
| Cost: |
$35 |
| Sponsor: |
Anson Cooperative Extension and
Anson County Beekeepers Association |
| Additional Information: |
Space limited, register early. Certified level beekeeper exam given last day of class.
Door prizes. |
| Contact: |
Anson Cooperative Extension, Aimee Marshall,
phone 704-694-2415 |
Courses Offered Last Year but not yet scheduled this year
Chatham County (Pittsboro) Concluded
| Title: |
Beekeeping School |
| Begins: |
January 5, 2009 (for 9 weeks except Jan. 19) |
| When: |
Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Chatham County Cooperative Extension,
45 South Street, Pittsboro, NC
in basement auditorium (map links) |
| Cost: |
$35 (resource notebook included) |
| Sponsor: |
Chatham County Beekeepers Association |
| Additional Information: |
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| Contact: |
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Person County (Roxboro) Concluded
| Title: |
Beekeeping Course |
| Begins: |
January 20, 2009 (for 9 weeks) |
| When: |
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
| Where: |
Person County Center, 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC 27573 (map) |
| Cost: |
$25 (includes notebook) |
| Sponsor: |
Person County Beekeepers and
Cooperative Extension Service |
| Additional Information: |
Register through the Cooperative Extension Office |
| Contact: |
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Cabarrus County (Concord) Concluded
| Title: |
Beekeeping Series |
| Begins: |
January 20, 2009 (for 9 weeks) |
| When: |
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
| Where: |
Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue-West, Concord, NC |
| Cost: |
$23 |
| Sponsor: |
Cabarrus County Beekeepers and
Cooperative Extension Service |
| Additional Information: |
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| Contact: |
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Rowan County (Salisbury) Concluded
| Title: |
Beginning/Intermediate Beekeeping Course |
| Begins: |
January 22, 2009 ( for 9 weeks) |
| When: |
Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Where: |
NC Cooperative Extension, Rowan County Center, 2727-A Old Concord Road, Salisbury, NC 28146 (map) |
| Cost: |
$20 |
| Sponsor: |
Rowan County Beekeepers Association and the NC Cooperative Extension, Rowan County Center |
| Additional Information: |
A field day will follow the classes. |
| Contact: |
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Forsyth County (Winston-Salem) Concluded
| Title: |
Bee School 2009 |
| Begins: |
February 21, 2009 (for 8 weeks) |
| When: |
Saturdays 9:00-11:30 AM (skips Mar. 7 & 21) |
| Where: |
Forsyth County Agricultural Building,
1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem (map) |
| Cost: |
$40 includes registration and textbook |
| Sponsor: |
Forsyth County Beekeepers Association and
Forsyth Cooperative Extension Service |
| Additional Information: |
Written and practical certification exam on April 11. Free hive given to some lucky qualifying beginners. |
| Contact: |
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Wilkes County (Wilkesboro) Concluded
| Title: |
Beginning Beekeepers Course |
| Begins: |
March 14, 2009 ( for 4 weeks) |
| When: |
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Where: |
Farm Bureau Building (basement) on Hwy 268 E of N. Wilkesboro (map) |
| Cost: |
$20 Course book, snacks and 1 year membership in Beekeepers of Wilkes Count included |
| Sponsor: |
Beekeepers of Wilkes County and the NC Ag Extensoin Service |
| Additional Information: |
A day in the beeyard will be held on April 18th, additional information will be provided at the course about this day. |
| Contact: |
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Richmond County (Rockingham) Concluded
| Title: |
Introduction to Beekeeping |
| Begins: |
April 4, 2009 (for 1 day) |
| When: |
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon + lunch + inspection |
| Where: |
Richmond County Cooperative Extension office on Caroline St. in Rockingham |
| Cost: |
$2, which covers the cost of lunch |
| Sponsor: |
Richmond County Beekeeper Associatiion |
| Additional Information: |
Field inspection of a working hive after lunch. |
| Contact: |
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