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Time to Renew for 2020!

2020 NCSBA Spring Meeting

March 5-7, 2020

Winter 2019 Bee Buzz

Master Beekeeper Program

ABOUT THE NCSBA

Time to Renew for 2020!

2020 NCSBA Spring Meeting

March 5-7, 2020

Winter 2019 Bee Buzz

Master Beekeeper Program

ABOUT THE NCSBA

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Great News for GAP in 2020

Hampstead Natural Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class

Person County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Onslow County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Beekeepers of the Neuse Beginning Beekeeping Class

Davie County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class

Craven-Pamlico Beginning Beekeeping Class

Chowan Beginning Beekeeping Class

Durham Beginning Beekeeping Class

Guilford County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Alamance Beginning Beekeeping Class

Mecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping Class

Orange County Beginning Beekeeping School

Brunswick Beginning Beekeeping Class

Cleveland Beginning Beekeeping Class

Davidson County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Stanly County Practical Beekeeping

Gaston Beginning Beekeeping Class

Cabarrus Beginning Beekeeping Class

McDowell Beginning Beekeeping Class

Forsyth Beginning Beekeeping Class

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

North Carolina State Beekeepers Association

OUR MISSION

Registration now open

NCSBA Logo Merchandise

Great News for GAP in 2020

Hampstead Natural Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class

Person County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Onslow County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Beekeepers of the Neuse Beginning Beekeeping Class

Davie County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class

Craven-Pamlico Beginning Beekeeping Class

Chowan Beginning Beekeeping Class

Durham Beginning Beekeeping Class

Guilford County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Alamance Beginning Beekeeping Class

Mecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping Class

Orange County Beginning Beekeeping School

Brunswick Beginning Beekeeping Class

Cleveland Beginning Beekeeping Class

Davidson County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Stanly County Practical Beekeeping

Gaston Beginning Beekeeping Class

Cabarrus Beginning Beekeeping Class

McDowell Beginning Beekeeping Class

Forsyth Beginning Beekeeping Class

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

North Carolina State Beekeepers Association

OUR MISSION

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New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
203 South Front St New Bern, NC

Weekly specials on hats, polos, fleece, and more!

Those who chose paper copies of the Bee Buzz should receive them by the end of December.

All chapters will be eligible to submit their GAP book highlighting their Chapter’s activities and accomplishments for 2020 to be recognized by the NCSBA, regardless of whether they have previously been recognized or not. This is an opportunity for all Chapters who meet the GAP minimum requirements to be recognized & receive a $300 grant from the NCSBA. This is only for 2020. Go to www.ncbeekeeepers.org/chapters/gap for more information.

This month we’re leaving up previous quizzes in anticipation of the Spring Meeting.

Certified: Quiz (Jan/Feb) • Quiz (Nov/Dec) • Game

Journeyman: Quiz (Jan/Feb) • Quiz (Nov/Dec) • Game

Master: Quiz (Jan/Feb) • Quiz (Nov/Dec) • Game

Master Beekeeper Program testing at the NCSBA Spring Conference in New Bern, NC. Testing will be held on both March 6 and March 7, 2020, from 9:00 am till noon, with no written test handed out after 10:00 am. Practical exams, which are now self guided, will not be distributed after 11:00 am. All test candidates must pre-register for testing no later than February 27, 2020.

Contact mbp@ncbeekeepers.com to register.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Jan 21, 2020 – Alamance Beginning Beekeeping Class
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Jan 21, 2020 – Mecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping Class
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Jan 21, 2020 – Orange County Beginning Beekeeping School

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

4 Hampstead Natural Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 4, 2020 8:30 am – 12:30 pm January 4-February 1, 2020 Saturdays, Jan 4,11,18,25 & Feb 1, 2020. 8:30am-12:30pm 4 weeks and one field day $85 per person. Includes book & other materials First meeting - Sat. Jan 4th is a FREE "Introduction to Beekeeping" session. Come out, meet local beekeepers & learn what it takes to be a keeper of bees! Topsail Presbyterian Church 16249 US Hwy 17N Hampstead, NC, North Carolina 28443 For information or to register, contact Pam Latter at pslatter1@aol.com or (910) 200-5432 More information

9 Person County Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 9, 2020 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Jan 2 - March 12, 2020 Thursday evenings 7-9 pm 10 Weeks + 2 Field Days Person County Office Building Auditorium 304 South Morgan Street Roxboro, North Carolina 27573 $75.00 per person which includes text book Comprehensive beginning course taught by local expert and experienced beekeepers. Participants can optionally take the written NCSBA certification level test at the conclusion. In addition to ten lecture style classes, we will have two field days: one for hands-on equipment building, and one for hands-on hive inspection. Register online: http://www.personcountybeekeepers.org/bee-school/bee-school-registration/ By mail: Make checks to "PCBA" Person County Beekeepers Assoc PO Box 222 Hurdle Mills, NC 27541 More information

11 Onslow County Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 11, 2020 8:00 am – 12:00 pm January 11 to February 1, 2020 Saturdays, 8am to 12pm 4 weeks plus a field day in June This course covers beekeeping equipment, products of the hive, Introduction to Beekeeping, Keeping bees in Populated Areas, Honey Bee Anatomy and Biology, Seasonal Management, Honey Bee Diseases and Pest and Honey Bee Races. $65.00 per person, includes 1 year membership to OCBA and NCSBA plus the book. To register, contact erictalley@ec.rr.com (910) 389-7709 or Jeff_Morton@ncsu.edu (910) 330-5732 4024 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540 More information Beekeepers of the Neuse Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 11, 2020 9:00 am – 1:00 pm January 11-February 8, 2020 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Five consecutive Saturdays The Maxwell Center 3114-B Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, North Carolina 27534 $60 per person / $85 per family This is a Basic Beekeeping Class open to anyone interested in becoming a certified NC Beekeeper, wanting to learn about beekeeping, or needed to refresh their knowledge & skills. For more information call the Wayne Co. Extension Office at (919) 731-1520 Davie County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 11, 2020 9:00 am – 12:00 pm January 11-25, 2020 3 Saturdays, 1/11/20, 1/18/20, 1/25/20, 9am-noon 3-2 hour classes + Field day Mid April (weather permitting) Davie County Extension Office 180 S. Main St. Mocksville, North Carolina 27028 $60.00 per person/18 and under will be charged $25. Fee includes course and one year membership in Davie County Beekeepers Association, entry into raffle of members attending all classes, for a new Bee Hive set-up (bees included). For information, contact Phil Morris. Registration is on the chapter website. More information

12 Craven-Pamlico Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 12, 2020 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Jan 12-Feb 9, 2020 Doors open at 12:00. Class between 12:30 and 5:00. Come early to socialize. Sunday Afternoons from mid-January till mid-February Approximately 4 hours per each of 5 class sessions + other activities Craven County Cooperative Extension 300 Industrial Drive New Bern, North Carolina 28562 $50 per person / includes state and local membership, and materials To register or for more information, contact DJ Moran 252-638-8292 (between 8 am and 8 pm) djtampa@aol.com More information

14 Chowan Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 14, 2020 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm January 14-February 11, 2020 Five Weeks Tuesdays 6:00 pm t0 8:30 pm College of the Albemarle, Edenton Campus 118 Blades Street Edenton NC 27980 $45 includes membership to NCSBA and Beekeepers of Chowan County Register by calling 252-335-0821 ext 2250 or at https://www.albemarle.edu/wdce (use keyword beekeeping) More information

16 Durham Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 16, 2020 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm January 16th – March 12th, 2020 Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM Durham Cooperative Extension Office 721 Foster St Durham, NC 27701 $95, which includes course materials, textbook, DCBA membership and NCSBA membership for 2020 More information Guilford County Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 16, 2020 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm January 16 to February 13, 2020 Thursdays, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 6 weeks $25/person, $35/family includes book etc If Guildford county schools are closed or dismissed early due to weather, the schedule will be extended as needed. Guilford Ag Center Barn Kitchen 3309 Burlington Rd Greensboro, North Carolina 27405 For information or to register, contact Bill Hurd at billhurd@gmx.com More information

21 Alamance Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 21, 2020 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm January 21 - April 4, 2020 10 weeks plus a field day Tuesday evenings, 6:30 -8:30 Ag Extension Office 209 N. Graham Hopedale Rd in Burlington Burlington, North Carolina 27217 $85.00. Includes $10.00 building usage fee, $25.00 for Local and State dues and hand books. The objective of the course is to create an interest in beekeeping and provide information needed for a person to become a keeper of honey bees, a beekeeper. No prior experience is required to take the course. We would also like to announce that in 2020, the Alamance County Farm Bureau will again be sponsoring a Cost-Share program. This is a program where a number of people are awarded two hives each, along with a package of bees for each hive. To register, go to https://www.alamancebeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2020-BeginningBeekeeperCourseAnnouncement_Corrected.pdf More information Mecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 21, 2020 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm January 21-March 24, 2020 Tuesday evenings 7-9 pm 9 weeks plus Equipment Demonstration Day Providence Baptist Church 4921 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC, North Carolina 28211 $80 per person Introduction to beekeeping Honey bee biology and behavior Beekeeping equipment choices and Equipment Demo Day with BBQ Establishing your new bee hives Controlling Varroa mites Hands-on beekeeping practices Honey bee pests and disease Beekeeper's annual calendar Class review and optional NCSBA exam For more information or to register, contact Gerry Mack at meckbeeschool@gmail.com Information can be found at the class FAQ: http://www.meckbees.org/beeschoolfaq1.html More information Orange County Beginning Beekeeping School Jan 21, 2020 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm January 21-March 24, 2020. Tuesdays, 7 pm. 10 weeks plus one Saturday workshop and one Saturday field day $95 individual / $150 couple Highly-experienced, credentialed instructors cover the biology of beekeeping, essential beekeeping skills, monitoring and treatment of pests and diseases, seasonal hive management and other relevant topics. This course focuses on beekeeping following standard beekeeping practices using conventional Langstroth-style beehives. Bee school graduates have the opportunity to participate in year-long mentoring groups specifically designed to reinforce the skills and knowledge gained in the classroom. Unitarian Universalist Church (corner of Old 10 and Lawrence Road, near WalMart) 1710 Old NC Highway 10 Hillsborough NC, North Carolina 27572 More information and enrollment form is at https://theocba.org/bee-school. For questions, contact OrangeBeeClass@gmail.com. More information

25 Brunswick Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 25, 2020 8:00 am – 10:00 am January 25 - February 29, 2020 Saturdays, 6 weeks plus a field day Brunswick County Extension Office classroom 25 Referendum Drive Bolivia, NC 28422 $50 per person For more information, contact Mark Blevins at 910-253-2610 or mark_blevins@ncsu.edu. More information Cleveland Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 25, 2020 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January 25 - February 1, 2020 Two days and one Field Day Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office 130 South Post Road, Suite 1 Shelby, NC 28150 $25 per person. Includes book and 1 year membership. The beekeeping class will run from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm each day. Please arrive a few minutes early to register and be seated. The class will be held on Saturday, January 25th and Saturday, February 1st. A field day will be held in April on a date tbd. The registration fee includes a beginning beekeeping book and membership in the local association for one year. We look forward to seeing you there. For information or to register, contact Ray Maxwell at shelbybeek@gmail.com More information

27 Davidson County Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 27, 2020 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm January 25-April 6, 2020 7 class sessions plus 2 field days. Monday nights, 6:30-8:30 Davidson County Extension Office 301 E. Center St. Lexington, North Carolina 27292 $60 per person, $20 students under 18 years of age Beginner Beekeeping Class - includes 7 classroom session, 2 hand-on field days, course literature, 1 yr membership to Davidson County and NC State Beekeepers Associations, enrollment in mentor program, certificate of completion. For more information or to register, email davidsonncba@gmail.com or call the Extension office at (336) 242-2080. More information Stanly County Practical Beekeeping Jan 27, 2020 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm January 27 - March 16, 2020 8 weeks plus a field day Monday evenings, 6:30 - 9:00 pm Stanly County Agri-Civic Center 26032 Newt Rd. Albemarle, North Carolina 28001 $30 per person. Book is purchased separately To pre-register call Anne Houck at 980-322-3700 or email ahouck2431@aol.com More information Gaston Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 27, 2020 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm January 27 - April 6, 2020 Monday evenings, 7-9 pm 10 weeks classroom and field days Gaston County Citizen's Resource Center/Cooperative Extension Office 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy Dallas, North Carolina 28034 This is a 10 week introductory course that is designed to help learn what you need to know to get started in beekeeping. The course covers Basic Bee biology, Castes, Anatomy, Life-cycles, Pheromones , Apiary Set-up, Wooden-ware & Tools/Equipment, Seasonal Hive Management, Honey Bee Diseases, Pests, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategy and Treatment Options, and Harvesting and Extracting Honey. $95 per student, includes classroom instruction, book, GCBA & NCSBA Membership, workshops, and mentor program Registrar – Jean Bess Phone: (704) 860-9380 jeanbess@bellsouth.net http://www.gastonbee.org/bee-school-registration/ More information

28 Cabarrus Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 28, 2020 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm January 28-March 31, 2020 9 weeks plus one field day Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm Cabarrus County Extension Office 715 Cabarrus Ave West CONCORD, NC 28025 $43 includes book Follow us on Facebook at @cabarrusbees Instructors: Bob Blackwelder Mike Wallace Mike Kerr Online registration at http://go.ncsu.edu/registercabarrus and then click on Horticulture programs For assistance call 704-920-3310. More information