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 17, 2024
Beaufort County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
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Feb 17, 2024
2/17/2024 - 3/02/2024
Saturdays 8:30-4:30 for 3 weeks
Beaufort County Community College
5337 US 264 E
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Cost: $60.00/person
Contact:
Must register through BCCC Continuing Education Dept. (252-940-6375). Course Text: Beekeeping for Dummies must be purchased by students prior to start of course.
Kim Waters 252-227-1061
Five County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
Feb 17, 2024
Saturday, 8:30 am -5:00pm
1 Day + Multiple Field Days
Bennett Bunn Plantation
1915 Old Bunn Rd
Zebulon, North Carolina 27597
$75/person
Bee School includes 1 day workshop, The Beekeepers Handbook ($27 value), 3 hands-on apiary days of training, 5CBA membership perks.
Contact: beeschool@5CBA.org
Hoke County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
Feb 17, 2024
February 17 - March 16, 2024
4 classes over 5 weeks + afternoon field visits on two class days
Saturdays, Feb 17, 24 and Mar 2, 16 8:30am - 12:30pm
Robert A. Wright Hoke County Agricultural Center
645 E Palmer St
Raeford, North Carolina 28376
Cost:
$60 person/ $80 per couple
Topics covered: History of Beekeeping, Equipment, Bee Biology, Bee pests and diseases, How to install packages or NUCs, Bee Species and races and more. Certification test offered after the final class. Field days will start at 2:00pm (weather permitting) Feb 24 and Mar 16. DOWNLOAD THE CLASS APPLICATION FROM THE WEBSITE AND SUBMIT.
Class Contact Information:
Guy Wall, (520) 559-1889, kngstrk@gmail.com or Carl Daniels, (910) 724-6148, gnome1home@yahoo.com
Harnett County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
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Feb 17, 2024
Saturday, 2/17/2024 , 9 am to 4pm
one day classroom + field day
Harnett County Extension Office
126 Alexander Dr
Lillington, North Carolina 27546
$40 individual/$60 couple
Chapter Website:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Harnett-County-Beekeepers-Association/116823698390050
Registration:
http://tinyurl.com/HarnettBeekeepers2024
Upcoming Bee Schools
- Sep 8, 2025, 6:30 pm: Union County Beginning Beekeeping Class