As beekeepers, we understand the impact that bees have on the environment and our society, because honey bees pollinate crops that are responsible for one out of every three bites of food that people consume. From a national perspective, this represents a fruit, vegetable, and crop industry totaling more than $14 billion dollars that allows local communities to grow food. Additionally, honeybees pollinate many plants in the natural landscape, And, there is always lots of honey to go around. Below are a few of the annual activities and services that the Haywood County Beekeepers Association provides to its members and the community:

    In cooperation with the Haywood County Cooperative Extension, the club also hosts a Beginning Beekeeping School,  usually in the month of February or March.  This one-day course teaches the bare essentials of getting started as a beekeeper.  If appropriate, in April, at the request of area beekeepers, a NC state Bee inspector  can visit your apiary to address any of concerns you may have about the bees.  Reminder… you must have “live bees” in hive box for this inspection to occur.  These inspections are arranged in cooperation with the Haywood County Cooperative Extension service and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.

    The club participates in many of the local seasonal festivals where volunteers share their knowledge of the honey bee with the use of an observation hive and educational materials. On school days, you can find our willing beekeeper volunteers at some of the local fairs displaying educational bee materials and answering questions by interested visitors. An experienced club member will gladly assist you in removing a swarm of unwelcome bees from your property,  contact one of our swarm removal members.