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Help the NCSBA reach its goal of establishing an endowed professorship in apiculture at NCSU

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The new Apiculture field laboratory and an endowed professorship will represent the commitment by the State of North Carolina, NC State University and the beekeeping community of North Carolina to have a first class honey bee research program. And the NCSBA is leading the way to make that happen!

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Summer 2025 Meeting

Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC • July 10-12

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Beekeepers of the Neuse - Journeyman Study Group

1:00 pm
May 4, 2025

May 4, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Sunday May 4, 18 and June 1. 1:00-4:00
3 Sundays

Cost: $0

Raper Hall, University of Mt. Olive
634 Henderson St.
Mount Olive, NC, North Carolina 28365

ATTENTION EASTERN NC BEEKEEPERS
The Beekeepers of the Neuse will be offering a Journeyman Study group for those wanting to prepare for the Journeyman written and practical exams. The sessions are scheduled for May 4, 18 and June 1 in Raper Hall at UMO. These study sessions will be from 1-4 and will use the teaching materials developed by Eric Talley. Please let us know if you are interested so that we know how many people to plan for. Everyone is welcome

Class Contact Information:
neusebeekeeper@gmail.com

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Bee Excellent Association - Journeyman Beekeeper Test Prep

8:00 am
May 31, 2025

SATURDAY MAY 31, 2025

8:00 am to 12:00 pm
12:00 to 1:30 pm (Lunch Break)
1:30 pm to 6:00

Nash Agriculture Center Auditorium
1006 Eastern Ave
Nashville,NC

Cost:
No Cost

Bee excellent values educating the community. This year we are offering a FREE Journeyman Test Prep course for certified beekeepers looking for more honeybee knowledge and to increase their apiary manageability. This course is also developed to prepare you for future MBP testing.

The Course main topics will be on the following:

  • Honey Bee Pests
  • Honey and wax
  • Biology and Anatomy
  • Diseases and viruses
  • Seasonal Management
  • Plants and Pesticides

Contact:
James Dove
(919) 223-4755
jasdove@aol.com

 

  • 8:00 am, May 31, 2025 – Bee Excellent Association - Journeyman Beekeeper Test Prep
  • 8:00 am, Jun 21, 2025 – Hoke County Beekeepers - Journeyman Test Prep Class
  • All day, Jul 10, 2025 – Jul 12, 2025 – Summer Meeting - Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC

ABOUT THE NCSBA

The NCSBA is the foundation of beekeeping in North Carolina, reinforced with the cooperative efforts of the NCSU Entomology Extension Apiary Program and the NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division Apiary Services. With 4000+ members statewide and beyond our borders, we are the largest and one of the most active state beekeeping organizations in the country. We cordially invite you to visit our website, learn more about beekeeping, and join us in the fascinating world of honey bees!

The mission of the NCSBA is to:

  • Encourage better beekeeping methodology
  • Promote cooperation among the beekeepers of the state and nation
  • Reach a common understanding regarding our problems and their solutions
  • Maintain friendly and helpful relations among beekeeping advocates
  • Develop markets for beekeeping products
  • Foster closer cooperation among members of the NCSBA
  • Improve purposes relating to honey bees and beekeeping exclusively for its members and the general public

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Blue Ridge Apiaries
Garden Supply Co
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The NCSBA advances beekeeping through improved communication, education, and the support of beekeeping science.

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