Are you a NC Certified Beekeeper?  Have you gained skills and are ready to take the Journeyman exam at the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association Conference this May? 

Join us for for a Journeyman Test Prep on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from Noon - 6pm.

Location: Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville

TO REGISTER  CLICK HERE

Ready to discover more about the Apis mellifera, the European honeybee? Learn about bee biology, hive & pest management and prepare to become a certified beekeeper in the state of North Carolina!

Course Dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2024
Cost: $70
Time: 8am - Noon
Location: Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville
For application click HERE & to PRE-REGISTER click HERE
*In order to confirm your seat, you must submit the application & fee. Click pre-registration link for additional information*

A curious group of 32 students attended OCBA's FREE basic beekeeping class.. Next step...the 2024 Beginners Beekeeping Course! 

Approximately 30 students attended OCBA's FREE "You Want To Be a Beekeeper" Course in December 2022. Be on the lookout for our next available free course!

OCBA held its 2022 Beginners Beekeeping Shortcourse in March/April of 2022.  Participants from around Onslow County and surrounding counties, gathered to discover more about the European honey bee,  Apis mellifera.