North Carolina can trace its beekeeping roots back in state inventories to as early as 1697 and the formation of the N.C. Beekeepers Association to 1917, but surprisingly that isn’t the oldest beginnings for either in the United States. The Colorado State Beekeepers Association was formed in 1880 making it the oldest state association in … Read more
This Saturday, August 21, is National Honeybee Day! In honor of this holiday, we spoke with Owner and Master Beekeeper of All American Bee Company, Will Johnson, about what’s buzzing in the industry today. Check out his responses below! Q: What’s one important lesson you have learned about the honeybee industry throughout your career as … Read more
Bee populations in North Carolina are on the upswing, and that means just one thing for beekeepers: you guessed it, more work. Warmer weather means more bees, and more bees means an increase in the predatory varroa mites that can threaten their broods, according to Don Hopkins, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services … Read more
When most people hear a buzzing sound, they may begin to panic in fear of being stung. However, honeybees are not harmful. Bees pollinate plants and play an important role in providing us with one out of every three bites of food. So why all this buzz? June is the official start of National Pollinator … Read more
Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. “Western Wake Farmers Market is Home at Last,” Cary Magazine: The Western Wake Farmers Market is open Saturdays on Town Hall Drive in Morrisville. Eight years after its founding, the Western Wake … Read more
