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The North Carolina State Beekeepers Association

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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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Spring 2024 Meeting - Save the Date!

New Bern Waterfront Convention Center, New Bern, NC • March 7-9
Registration opening this Fall.

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Fall 2023 Bee Buzz

Master Beekeeper Program

Certified:  Quiz Spring 2023

Journeyman:  Quiz Spring 2023

Master:  Quiz Spring 2023

Contact mbp@ncbeekeepers.org for more information.

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  • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Oct 7, 2023 – Hampstead Natural Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class
  • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Feb 3, 2024 – Iredell County Beginning Beekeeping Course
  • All day, Mar 7, 2024 – Mar 9, 2024 – Spring Meeting

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

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OUR MISSION

The NCSBA advances beekeeping through improved communication, education, and the support of beekeeping science.

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