Are you a NC Certified Beekeeper?  Have you gained skills and thinking about taking the Journeyman exam at the NC State Beekeepers Associate Summer Conference in July?

Join us for a Journeyman Test Prep on June 1, 2024. 

Date: 06/01/2024
Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm (lunch 12-1:30pm)
Location:  Onslow County Parks:  Hines Farm Park & Stables, 1259 McCallister Rd., Jacksonville, NC  28540 

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DAEAD2BA2FACE9-48751021-journeyman#/

Questions?  Contact Marie Schweinefus
Email: mkschwei@ncsu.edu or phone (910) 459-3463.

The Beginners Shortcourse is conducted yearly (usually in February) and is taught by NCSBA Certified beekeepers with years of valuable experience. The course is designed to prepare you for the written & hands-on practical portion to become a NCSBA Certified Beekeeper.

*If you would like to be added to the notification list for when registration opens, email us at ocbeeks@gmail.com*

A group of about 40 students took the next step to become North Carolina State Certified Beekeepers during the 2024 Beginners Beekeeping Course. Congratulations to those who passed the exam....now onto the practical portion in June. Good luck!

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