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
Events in February 2020
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Jan 26, 2020
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Jan 27, 2020(4 events) Macon County Beginning Beekeeping Class All day Davidson County Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 25-April 6, 2020 Davidson County Extension Office $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. Stanly County Practical Beekeeping – January 27 - March 16, 2020 Stanly County Agri-Civic Center $30 per person. Book is purchased separately To pre-register call Anne Houck at 980-322-3700 or email ahouck2431@aol.com Gaston Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 27 - April 6, 2020 Gaston County Citizen's Resource Center/Cooperative Extension Office 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 |
Jan 28, 2020(2 events) Robeson Beginning Beekeeping Class All day January 28 - March 3 OP Owens Agricultural Center $ 30.00 Per Person For information or to register, contact Nelson Brownlee at (910) 671-3276 or nelson_brownlee@ncsu.edu. Cabarrus Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 28-March 31, 2020 Cabarrus County Extension Office $43 includes book Follow us on Facebook at @cabarrusbees Instructors: Online registration at http://go.ncsu.edu/registercabarrus and then click on Horticulture programs
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Jan 29, 2020
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Jan 31, 2020
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Feb 1, 2020(2 events) McDowell Beginning Beekeeping Class – February 1-15, 2020 McDowell Technical Community College $0, Optional textbook available Everyone is invited to attend the McDowell Honey Bees' highly popular Bee School. Thanks to our local Farm Bureau, it's free and open to the public! Our Bee School fills to capacity every year, so be sure and sign up early. In addition to guest speakers covering major topics of interest each day, there will also be honey tasting, a honey extraction demo, door prizes, and lots more! The course is open to anyone of any age interested in learning the basics of beekeeping, no experience needed. Registration will open December 1, 2019 at http://www.mcdowellhoneybees.org For questions, email ed@sweetbetsyfarm.com or call Ed Speer at (828)724-4444 Forsyth Beginning Beekeeping Class – February 1 - March 4, 2020 Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Center $60 w/ book $40 w/o book $70 late w/ book $50 late w/o book plus $10 yearly membership Register at https://fcba.wildapricot.org/event-3661538 |
Feb 2, 2020
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Feb 3, 2020(1 event) Pender Beginning Beekeeping Class – February 3 - March 9, 2020 Pender County Agricultural Extension Office Classroom $85.00 / $100.00 per couple includes book and state and local dues For information or to register, contact Tom Roper at (910)-471-3494 or troper3494@gmail.com. |
Feb 4, 2020
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Feb 5, 2020
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Feb 6, 2020(2 events) Beekeepers of the Albermarle Beginning Beekeeping Class All day February 6 - 27, 2020 Four weeks Thursday Evenings 7-9 PM Corinth Baptist Church Fellowship Hall $35 Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beekeeping-101-tickets-84810533589?aff=ebdssbeac Online Registration only; no registration at the door. A limited supply of Beekeeping for Dummies by Howland Blackiston will be on hand for purchase for $15. For registration questions, please email beekeepersofthealbemarle@gmail.com Moore County Beginning Beekeeping Class – February 6 - March 28, 2020 Room 109, Van Dusen Hall $75 per person, Book available in class for purchase. Course will consist of both classroom instruction and hands-on training in an Active Apiary. To register call 910-695-3980. Instructors: Hugh Madison, Master Beekeeper 910-639-3565, email: sunnyvuebeefarms@aol.com |
Feb 7, 2020
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Feb 8, 2020(1 event) Scotland County Beginning Beekeeping Class – A half-day introductory course. Scotland County Emergency Operations Center $10 per person, includes course materials, lunch, and 1-year membership in Scotland County Beekeepers Course Topics: 1. Siting and setting up your hives, and costs of keeping bees Visit the Scotland County Cooperative Extension Center, 231 E. Cronly St., Laurinburg, NC 28352 or call 910-277-2422 |
Feb 9, 2020
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Feb 11, 2020
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Feb 12, 2020(1 event) Tar River Beginning Beekeeping Class – February 18-March 31, 2020 Pitt County Ag Center Auditorium $60 per person with discounts for additional family members The first night of class on February 18th will begin at 6:30 to complete sign and get class room materials. For more information or to register, contact Dale Aycock at tarriverbeekeepers@gmail.com or aycocke@gmail.com |
Feb 13, 2020(1 event) Johnston Beginning Beekeeping Class – February 13-March 9, 2020 8 weeks and 1 field day Thursday evenings Johnston County Extension Office $95 member/ $110 Non-member ($40 spouse) Beginning Beekeeper Course for 7 weeks of training and optional field day and optional 8th week for NCSBA Certification Written Exam. |
Feb 14, 2020
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Feb 15, 2020(1 event) Union County 2020 Fast Track Bee School – February 15 - March 14, 2020 Union County Library (Monroe Branch) Adults $70/$50 for students includes book, 2020 club membership and tee shirt. Students are $50 with a valid ID. Reimbursement given on the first day of class. For more information or to register, contact Lynn Price at (561) 601-9872 or Brittany Ashurst at (704) 901-5252. Text please or leave a message. Please do not call multiple times and hang up. |
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Feb 21, 2020
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Feb 22, 2020(2 events) Harnett Beginning Beekeeping Class – Saturday, 1 day classroom and 1 field day to be announced Commons Room at the Harnett County Home Health $40 per person Children 15 and under interested in beekeeping are free with paying adult. Young children are welcome to attend with a parent. Consider bringing something to keep children occupied for the duration of the classroom session as activities for children will not be provided by the association. All participants should reserve their seats using the following online form - https://tinyurl.com/2020HarnettBeekeepingCourse Questions can be sent to HarnettBeekeepers@gmail.com. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/HarnettCountyBeekeepers Five County Beekeepers Beekeeping Basics for Beginners – 1 Saturday + multiple optional field days throughout the 2020 season Bennett Bunn Plantation Lodge $55 per person for non 5CBA members; $40 for paid 5CBA members Classroom presentations will cover the basics, from honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, pests and diseases that affect honey bees, getting started with your own hives, and more. Students will receive additional hands-on instruction through a series of optional field days at the 5CBA apiary, scheduled throughout the 2020 season. David and Debbie Holland (beeschool@5CBA.org) for registration questions. |
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Feb 25, 2020
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Feb 26, 2020(1 event) Franklin County Beginning Beekeeping Class – February 26-May 27, 2020 Franklin County Agriculture Extension Office $70 per person / Includes book and first year membership fee. For questions, contact Terry White at For questions you may email Terry White at tbw76rjw@aol.com or besseysbees@gmail.com.
Detailed information available on www.franklincountybees.org and Franklin County Beekeepers Association Beginner Beekeepers Bee School Sign-up Genius:
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Feb 27, 2020
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Feb 28, 2020
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Feb 29, 2020(1 event) Hoke Introduction to Beekeeping – 116 W Prospect Ave Hoke County Chapter of NCSBA is offering a short introduction into beekeeping class. The $25 fee provides 2020 membership in both the Hoke County Beekeepers and NC State Beekeepers Association. To register, call or text Russ Hoskins, Hoke Chapter President at 910-494-2030. |
Upcoming Bee Schools
- Sep 8, 2025, 6:30 pm: Union County Beginning Beekeeping Class