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 2024
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Jan 28, 2024
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Jan 29, 2024(1 event)
Stanly County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassStanly County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class January 29. 2024 - March 11, 2024 Stanly County Agri-Civic Center Cost: We will be using "The Beekeepers Handbook," Fifth Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile ISBN: 978-1501752612, which you can purchase online. This class will include basic and advanced training in how to prepare for, acquire, and manage honeybee colonies. A field day will be held after the final day of class. We will also offer the opportunity for you to take the Certified Beekeeper test on the last day of class. Contact Anne Houck at 980-322-3700 to pre-register. |
Jan 30, 2024(1 event)
Anson County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassAnson County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class 1/30/2024 - 3/5/2024 Ag. Extension office $35 individual/$40 family. Includes instructional materials Experienced beekeeping instructors, include active and retired state bee inspectors. Will have refreshments and end of course written exams. Future field day. |
Jan 31, 2024
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Feb 1, 2024(2 events)
Beekeepers of the Albermarle - Beginning Beekeeping ClassBeekeepers of the Albermarle - Beginning Beekeeping Class – February 1 - 22, 2024 4 Weeks + Field Day Corinth Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Cost: $45 Apply via Nadeau Farms Facebook page Cabarrus County Beekeepers - Beekeeping ClassCabarrus County Beekeepers - Beekeeping Class 2/01/2024 - 3/28/2024 Bethel Weseylan Church Fellowship building 60 per person: Includes book and membership Some things you'll learn in the class include: 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:
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Feb 2, 2024
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Feb 3, 2024(4 events)
Stokes County - Beginning Beekeeping ClassStokes County - Beginning Beekeeping Class All day 2/03/2024 - 3/09/2024 Location: Cost: Early registration $55, day of $60 Brian Cain 336-978-5118 Onslow County Beginning Beekeeping ClassOnslow County Beginning Beekeeping Class – February 3, 2024 - February 24, 2024 Location: Hines Farm Park and Stables Adults $70, Students $50. Includes book and thumb drive with course materials. Contact: Marie Bowman Beekeepers of Wilkes County - Beginning Beekeeping ClassBeekeepers of Wilkes County - Beginning Beekeeping Class 2/3/2024 - 4/6/2024 3 classroom sessions + Day in the Bee Yard: 8:30am-1:00pm Wilkes Community College, Hayes Hall, Room 313 $25 under 18, $50 adult - includes all course materials and 1-year memberships in BKOW and NCSBA Payment can be mailed to: Or made in person at Wilkes Agricultural Center (2nd entrance) For questions or to reserve your spot in the course, contact Kelly Norton Pipes: president@beekeepersofwilkes.org or (336) 254-7434. Iredell County Beginning Beekeeping CourseIredell County Beginning Beekeeping Course – February 2 & 10, 2024 North Carolina Cooperative Extension $55 per person You can register online. We will send out information on what book we would like you to read beforehand so everyone will be familiar with the basics and the terminology. We will have very experience instructors teaching the different topics. There is a link on our website - iredellbeekeepers.org to register for the class. If you need to talk to someone, please contact Diane Hamby President of Iredell Beekeepers. info@iredellbeekeepers.org or cell-704-450-3241 |
Feb 4, 2024
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Feb 6, 2024(1 event)
Lincoln County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassLincoln County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class Feb 6, 2024 - Mar 26, 2024 James W. Warren Citizens Center Cost: THE $90 TUITION FEE PAYS FOR: Class Contact Information: |
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Feb 8, 2024
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Feb 9, 2024(1 event)
Columbus County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassColumbus County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class February 9-11, 2024 Columbus County NC Cooperative Extension office Cost: $50 Bee school will be Feb 9th,10th and 11th. Cost is $50 and does not include your book. Classes will be held at the Cooperative Extension office in Whiteville. You can register online by scanning the barcode or calling 910-770-0095. Class Contact Information: |
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Feb 13, 2024
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Feb 15, 2024
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Feb 16, 2024
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Feb 17, 2024(4 events)
Beaufort County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassBeaufort County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class – 2/17/2024 - 3/02/2024 Saturdays 8:30-4:30 for 3 weeks Beaufort County Community College Cost: $60.00/person Contact: Kim Waters 252-227-1061 Five County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassFive County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class Saturday, 8:30 am -5:00pm Bennett Bunn Plantation $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 ClassHoke County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class February 17 - March 16, 2024 Robert A. Wright Hoke County Agricultural Center Cost: 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: Harnett County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassHarnett County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class – Saturday, 2/17/2024 , 9 am to 4pm Harnett County Extension Office $40 individual/$60 couple Chapter Website: Registration: |
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Feb 23, 2024
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Feb 24, 2024(2 events)
Johnston County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassJohnston County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class 2/24/2024 Johnston County Agricultural Center - Auditorium $75/person, $125 two adults, Child free with paying adult, Additional minor $15 Intro to the hobby, history, products 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/ PH: 919-989-5380 for issues or questions. Macon County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassMacon County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class 2/24/2024 & 3/2/2024 Macon County Center Cost: Hive Components Class Contact Information: |
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Feb 28, 2024
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Feb 29, 2024
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Mar 1, 2024
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Upcoming Bee Schools
- Jun 8, 2024, 8:00 am: Hoke County Beekeepers - Journeyman Test Prep Class