Help the NCSBA reach its goal of establishing an endowed professorship in apiculture at NCSU
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!
April 20, 2024 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, Mills River, NC 28759
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Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, NC • July 11-13
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Events in February 2021
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Surry County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class – Consecutive Monday evenings, 7pm-9pm, 2/1/21 - 3/8/21 $30/zoom link The recommended book for this year is “The Beekeeper’s Handbook, 4th Edition” by Diana Sammataro. You can order the book from Amazon. Apiary Inspector Lewis Cauble will be presenting the module on Pests and Diseases of Bees. If you have Pesticide Certification, you can get Pesticide credits for attending the bee school. Call N.C. Surry County Cooperative Extension with any questions, 336.401.8025. |
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Union County Beginning Beekeeping Class – February 16 - April 20, 2021 7 Tuesday's, 7pm - 9pm Zoom & Union County AG Center (Hybrid Class) Cost: $60 Contact: https://forms.gle/d73TjPfQTNqBP79T7 |
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Beekeepers of the Neuse Beginning Beekeeping Class – 02/25/2021 - 03/13/2021 $60 per person / $85 per family All 2021 Class Sessions will be hosted using Zoom Video. Students will have interactive opportunities from the comfort of their home or office. Please visit our Facebook Page for current information, updates, download the BKOTN Bee School Registration form, and other important information. Registration and payment can be online at our Facebook page or register and pay onsite on Saturday, February 20 at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Bldg, Farmers Market. Registration Times TBA. Wayne County Cooperative Extension Building |
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Rowan County Beginning Beekeeping Class – Four consecutive Saturdays, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, and 3/20 Rowan County Beekeepers Association Beginning Beekeepers School is going virtual. The class will be held via Zoom from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm on four consecutive Saturdays, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, and 3/20. Class is limited to 50 participants with a cost of $50 each and includes 16 hours of training with Journeyman & Master Beekeeper speakers, Beginner Beekeeping book, Resource notebook with speaker presentations and handouts, and first year RCBA membership ($8 value). A confirmation email will be sent to assure your registration and to give instruction on materials pickup. If monies are not received, we can't reserve your spot. Registration is a 2-step process. |
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Caldwell Beginners Beekeeping Virtual Series All day March 6 - March 13, 2021 Saturdays 9-4:30, Thursday evening 6:30-8:30 Online; register at http://caldwellcobeekeepers.com/beginners-beekeeping-virtual-series-2021/ $85/person, $110/couple. Includes book, additional materials, and one year membership fees. This course is designed for beginners and is a great refresher for current beekeepers to enhance their general beekeeping skills. Our knowledgeable instructors will cover the history of beekeeping, getting started, seasonal management, and the treatment of pests and diseases. All sessions will be on Zoom, and recordings will be available to registered participants for a limited time after the course. Students will be paired with a mentor at the conclusion of the series. Registration and additional information at http://caldwellcobeekeepers.com/beginners-beekeeping-virtual-series-2021/. |
- 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Jun 8, 2024 – Hoke County Beekeepers - Journeyman Test Prep Class
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