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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
Ed Speer or Sweet Betsy Farm in Marion, NC
Ed Speer will present some interesting and sometimes surprising findings about our local honey content and color on Tuesday, Feb 27.
From left to right: President Dave Reeder, Vice President Tammy Hardy, Secretary Martine Miller and Treasurer Brian Brumbaugh
The Toe Cane Beekeepers Association (TCBA), serving Mitchell, Avery and Yancey counties, has elected a new slate of officers to serve for 2024.
Beekeeper Ashby Millr and his wife Cori.
Beekeeper Ashby Miller of Ashby Farms will talk to the Toe Cane Beekeepers Association about how he is developing “a better bee.”
Leigh Knott speaking at the TCBA meeting on March 28, 2023.
By Leigh Knott NOTE: Beekeeper and host of the podcast Beekeeping on Five Apple Farm Leigh […]
beekeeping demonstration
If you are thinking about raising honey bees this year, attend the Toe Cane Beekeepers Association’s […]
Beekeepers, queen rearers and educators Ang Roell and Bi Kline of They Keep Bees in an apiary.
Well-known beekeepers, queen rearers and educators Ang Roell and Bi Kline of They Keep Bees will be speaking in Burnsville on March 11.
Beekeepers opening a hive
As spring approaches and the bees start flying, the Toe Cane Beekeepers Association is hosting three […]
Bryan Fisher, master beekeeper
Bryan Fisher, a Certified Master Beekeeper and well-known breeder of queen bees, will speak at the February 28th meeting of the Toe Cane Beekeepers Association