NCSBA Spring Conference in New Bern is THIS WEEK – March 5th, 6th, & 7th!
This is a great opportunity to mingle with fellow Beekeepers, attend seminars to expand your knowledge/skills, or purchase equipment from the many vendors!
I know of some that are planning to attend… It would be great to see y’all there.
The Onsite Registration rates are:
NCSBA Member Individual: $70
NCSBA Member Family: $105
NCSBA Non-Member Individual: $85
NCSBA Non-Member Family: $120
Below is the link to the Meeting Information…
https://www.ncbeekeepers.org/calendar/state-meetings
BEES Academy Info
This spring, the NCSU Apiculture Program will be holding TWO different beekeeping trainings, one for beginners and one for intermediate beekeepers. Please forward to anyone who you think might be interested.
‘Beginner’ online BEES school
Perfect for wanna-be beekeepers who couldn’t make their local bee school!
WHEN: March 4-25th
WHERE: Online Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES)
HOW: Students will enroll in the ‘Beginner’ level BEES courses and learn the online content on their own time and at their own pace. Each Wednesday evening, we will hold virtual “office hours” with Dr. David Tarpy to discuss what you have learned and answer any lingering questions. An optional in-hive field day will be offered at the NCSU Lake Wheeler Honey Bee Research Facility in Raleigh on March 28th (rain date April 4).
INFO: https://www.ncsuapiculture.net/online-beginner-bees-school
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‘Intermediate’ BEES Academy
Great way to prepare for the MBP Journeyman exam!
WHEN: March 3-4th
WHERE: Craven County Extension Center, 300 Industrial Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
HOW: Two full days to immerse yourself in the theoretical and practical aspects of beekeeping. Mixture of both live and pre-taped videos from the Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES) as well as hands-on activities. Numerous members of the NC State Apiculture Program will help you build upon your current knowledge of beekeeping by exploring a wide variety of topics.
INFO: https://www.ncsuapiculture.net/bees-academy-home
For anyone that is not an NCSBA Member – I mentioned Bee Culture Magazine at our last meeting because they have some great articles and information, so I thought I’d include this offer they sent out.
NOTE: NCSBA Membership includes a complimentary subscription!
Spring Subscription Special – 1 Year to Bee Culture for $12.50
Online Order ONLY!
http://www.beeculture.com
Promo Code: Spring2020
https://www.beeculture.com/catch-the-buzz-amazing-subscription-deal/
-Dalton Hyde
2020 OBBG President