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
Feb 1, 2024
Beekeepers of the Albermarle - Beginning Beekeeping Class
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Feb 1, 2024
February 1 - 22, 2024
4 Weeks + Field Day
Thursday Evenings 7-9 PM
Corinth Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
1035 US 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC, North Carolina 27909
Cost: $45
Apply via Nadeau Farms Facebook page
Cabarrus County Beekeepers - Beekeeping Class
Feb 1, 2024
2/01/2024 - 3/28/2024
9 weeks with Field Day TBA
Thursday evenings 7-9pm
Bethel Weseylan Church Fellowship building
4036 Old Concord Salisbury Rd.
Kannapolis NC, North Carolina 28083
60 per person: Includes book and membership
Some things you'll learn in the class include:
History of beekeeping
Honeybee anatomy
Equipment and products involved in beekeeping
Getting started in beekeeping
Managing hives safely
How to retrieve and process honey
How to "think like a bee"
The Certified Beekeepers test will be given at the conclusion of the class for those students interested in taking the test. This is the first certification in the NC Master Beekeeping program.
Contact:
Mike Wallace - 704-737-3947
Todd Eury - 704-791-3015
Upcoming Bee Schools
- Jan 6, 2025, 6:30 pm: Chatham County - 8 week Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Jan 7, 2025, 7:00 pm: Orange County, NC - Introduction to Beekeeping Course
- Jan 12, 2025, 12:00 pm: Craven-Pamlico Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Jan 23, 2025, 6:00 pm: Sampson County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 7, 2025, 6:00 pm: Columbus County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class