Johnston County

Beekeepers Information Page

Upcoming Events:

Johnston County Beekeeper's Association Meeting (Open to the Public)

- Date: August 15, 2011

- Time: 7:00 pm

- Location: Johnston County Agricultural Center (2736 NC Highway 210, Smithfield, NC 27577)

- Contact: Amie Newsome at (919)989-5380 or amie_newsome@ncsu.edu

- Topic: "To be announced"

- Description:

- Special Notes: This event is free and open to the public.    We hope that you can make it.

Beginning Beekeeping Short Course

Begins: August 3, 2011 (until September 28th)  {Will not meet on August 17^th}

When: Wednesday’s from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Johnston County Agricultural Center (2736 NC Highway 210, Smithfield, NC 27577)

Cost: $30.00 for materials

Sponsors: Johnston County Beekeeper’s Association and Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service

Additional Information: This is an 8 week-long beginner beekeeping course.  The purpose is to give participants hands on experience with live hives.  20 people limit 

Contact: Amie Newsome at (919) 989-5380 or amie_newsome@ncsu.edu