Apiary Tasks by Month
Beekeeping throughout the year is a variable process. Fitting annual apiary duties with the rest of your life can be tricky. NC State Apiary Inspector Nancy Ruppert has given us a helpful list of what can be expected throughout the year for beekeepers in the Piedmont. Those outside of central North Carolina will need to adjust for local conditions. We hope you find the Piedmont North Carolina Beekeeping Calendar useful.
NCSBA Events
Mar 28, 2020
Richmond Beginning Beekeeping Class
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Mar 28, 2020
One day workshop with field day, May 2nd.
Richmond County Extension Office
123 Caroline St
Rockingham, North Carolina 28379
$5.00
This is a one day workshop that will include hive construction, the history of honeybees, pests, hive placement, obtaining bees, honey extracting, and other bee related topics. We will provide a light lunch and refreshments. Weather permitting, we will have a hive of bees that will be manipulated by one of our beekeepers. The hive will be inside a cage; so protective gear is not necessary.
For more information, contact the Richmond County Ag Service Office at 910-997-8255
Iredell County Intermediate Beekeeping Course
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Mar 28, 2020
March 28 - April 4, 2020
Two Saturdays + field day time
9am to 4pm each Saturday
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Iredell County Center
444 Bristol Drive
Statesville, NC 28677
$50. Book and meals included
Please check county website for daily agenda. We are currently working on our agenda; and we should be finalized by February.
For information or to register, contact Robert Froyd. Please email (iredellbees@hotmail.com) or text (704-437-0337) any questions. I am usually a busy bee, and not able to answer calls unless you catch me on the road between jobs.
Upcoming Bee Schools
- Sep 8, 2025, 6:30 pm: Union County Beginning Beekeeping Class