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The bee club already has lots of interesting plans for the new year, with high hopes […]
A Queen Bee
Toe Cane Beekeepers Association (TCBA), representing beekeepers in Mitchell, Avery and Yancey Counties, has received a $2,500 grant.
Left to right, honey contest winners: Camille Collins, Suzanne Garland (representing Kim Gunter), Susan Spruill, Peggy Watson, Yancey Jones, Ed Geouge, Ann Coomber, Jim Coomber.
Honey lovers from across three counties and beyond gathered on Dec. 11 at Homeplace Beer Co. […]
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.