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
Jan 17, 2023
Orange County NC Beginning Beekeeping Class
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Jan 17, 2023
January 17-March 21, 2023. Tuesday nights 7-9 pm.
10 weeks plus equipment workshop and field day
$75 individual / $125 Family Rate
Orange County Agricultural Center, also via Zoom
1020 US-70, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
This 10-week course focuses on beekeeping using generally accepted beekeeping practices for traditional Langstroth-style beehives. Knowledgeable, highly-experienced instructors cover the biology of beekeeping, essential beekeeping skills, monitoring and treatment of pests and diseases, seasonal hive management and other relevant topics. At the end of the course, you will be prepared to begin beekeeping.
ALL are welcome; participants are not required to be residents of Orange County. See website for full information:
https://theocba.org/education/intro-to-beekeeping-class/.
Randall Austin, OCBA Bee School Headmaster, OrangeBeeClass@gmail.com. Sign up at https://theocba.org/education/intro-to-beekeeping-class/
Upcoming Bee Schools
- Sep 8, 2025, 6:30 pm: Union County Beginning Beekeeping Class