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This is Kim Gunter's last jar of honey
Kim Gunter wanted to be a beekeeper and was fascinated by honey bees and their work […]
Jars of honey
The 9th Annual Mayland Black Jar Honey Contest has been rescheduled, and will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11,  6 p.m., at Homeplace Beer Co., Burnsville.
The 9th Annual Mayland Black Jar Honey Contest is less than one month away, and all […]
Greg Rogers will speak to the TCBA about his research on extended release oxalic acid sponges to control varroa mites.
Leigh Knott speaking at the TCBA meeting on March 28, 2023.
A panel of three experts will help beekeepers in Mitchell, Yancey and Avery counties better understand […]
Dave Davis will be the speaker at the July 23 TCBA meeting.
David Davis will update the TCBA on pesticide programs and share the county's educational efforts to protect pollinators.
A honey bee with pollen saddles.
A grant that will help fund a new community educational apiary to promote honey bee stewardship […]
Burton Beasley
Do probiotics have any measurable gut benefits for honeybees?  Burton Beasley, a Master Craftsman Beekeeper, will talk […]
Dr. Greg Hunt
Dr. Greg Hunt, a retired Purdue University professor and a pioneer in honey bee genetics, will speak to the Toe Cane Beekeepers Association monthly meeting