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Construction of an open-air, covered pavailion is underway at the Toe cane Beekeepers Association's Educational Apiary at Mayland.
The Toe Cane Beekeepers Association (TCBA) has started construction on an open-air, covered pavilion at its […]
Bee School attendees
Register for the TCBA 2026 Beekeeping School in Burnsville, NC, Feb 6–8. Learn from experts, get state-certified, and start your journey.
The deadline for enterrng honey in the TCBA's Tenth Annual Mayland Black Jar Honey Contest is December 3.
Beekeepers in Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties have two weeks to submit their entries for the TCBA’s Tenth Annual Mayland Black Jar Honey Contest.
Th TCBA announces the results of its recent election for association officers.
The TCBA announces the election of officers to serve the association for the next beekeeping season.
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.
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.
Toe Cane Beekeepers
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