Save the Dates:
September: SCBA Field Day, Sat., September 24th. @ 10am
Place: Rodney Allen’s Apiary, 2017 George Wright Rd., Polkton, NC 38135
Lunch Provided: RSVP to Clint Brooks at bmfarms15@gmail.com
October Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 13th, 2022, 6:30 – 8:30pm
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Stanly County Agri-Civic Center Agri-Civic Day: October 22, 2022, 9:00am – 3:00pm
November Meeting: Thursday, Nov. 10th, 2022, 6:30 – 8:30pm
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December Meeting and Christmas Party: Thursday, Dec. 8th, 6:30 – 8:30pm
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Bill Smith Beekeeping Scholarship: This scholarship is a way to honor Bill Smith, Master Beekeeper in Stanly County, who has helped and mentored literally hundreds of beekeepers all over North Carolina. Our primary goal is to improve honeybee survival through mentoring.
Stanly County Beekeepers Association - SCBA 
Do you offer beekeeper classes?
Dave, Yes we do. We are planning our next class to start in late January. this will give you plenty of time to order your bees and get your equipment if you dont already have it, before spring. I’ll send you an email when we finalize the details.
Anne Houck
SCBA Chairperson
Hi Amanda, We are planning our next class to start in late January. I’ll send you an email when we finalize the details.
Anne Houck
SCBA Chairperson
I would like to get dates for your next beekeeping class please.
Hi Elizabeth, Our next class starts on January 25th, 2021. It runs every monday night from 6:30pm to 9 pm for eight weeks. The cost is $30. plus the cost of the book which you can order online for less than $20. It will be held at the Hinson’s Auction House, (640 South Oakridge Hwy. (HWY 205) Oakboro, NC 28129) where there is plenty of room for social distancing. If you would like to register call me at 980-322-3700.
Please keep me posted on classes. Thank you
SCBA Monthly Meeting
Thurs. May 13th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Permaculture Design in Apiaries and Pollinator Gardens
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82476881529
We are starting a Beginners Bee Keeping class in Jan. of 2022. Please reach out to me at karla.aldridge@hotmail.com if you need more information. ~Karla
What time do you plan on meeting on May 13? Also, do you welcome newbies?! We are from Cabarrus county and have 1 hive but we need the make connections with local beekeepers. Thanks!
Hi Sara,
We meet at 6:30pm via zoom and would love for you to join us. I will add the zoom link to the webpage this week. You may also want to follow us on our Facebook page. Stanly County Beekeepers Association.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Karla Aldridge
Hi Sara,
We meet at 6:30pm via zoom and would love for you to join us. I will add the zoom link to the webpage this week. You may also want to follow us on our Facebook page. Stanly County Beekeepers Association.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Karla Aldridge
SCBA Monthly Meeting
Thurs. May 13th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Permaculture Design in Apiaries and Pollinator Gardens
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82476881529