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 24, 2024
Johnston County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
Feb 24, 2024
2/24/2024
1 day - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm + Equipment Build Day (3/23) - Check-in 7:30 am
Johnston County Agricultural Center - Auditorium
2736 NC-210
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
$75/person, $125 two adults, Child free with paying adult, Additional minor $15
Intro to the hobby, history, products
- Honeybee Biology
- Beekeeping Equipment and Supplies
- Seasonal Management
- Beekeeping Management, Pests and Diseases
- Continuing Education, club resources, NCSBA, Other local clubs
- Q&A
- Apiary Presentation (Weather Permitting)
Lunch Provided
Equipment Build Day on March 23 plus 2 Apiary Inspection per month at club apiary.
https://www.jocobee.org/product/2024-bee-school/
Accepting online payment.
PH: 919-989-5380 for issues or questions.
Macon County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
Feb 24, 2024
2/24/2024 & 3/2/2024
2 Saturdays, plus Field Day
2/24 9am to 3, 3/2 9am to 3, 3/23 field day 10am until
Macon County Center
NC Cooperative Extension
193 Thomas Heights Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Cost:
$75, includes book.
Hive Components
Types of bees
Locating and setting up a bee yard
Swarming
Working with your bees
Annual Management
Biology of the bees
Products of the hive
Installing bees
Instructors Include:
Bob Binnie(Blue Ridge Honey Co.), Lewis Cauble( NC State Bee Inspector)Bobby Chassion, NE Georgia Bee Association, Master Beekeeper) Larry Cooper, and club members.
Class Contact Information:
kdbwall@gmail.com
Upcoming Bee Schools
- Sep 8, 2025, 6:30 pm: Union County Beginning Beekeeping Class