Monthly Meeting Topics for 2023
(Tentative Schedule as it may change)

The Burke County Beekeeping Association (BCBA) meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30pm - 8pm at the NC Cooperative Extension Office located at 130 Ammons Drive in Morganton, NC.  All are welcome.  The meeting dates and agenda topics are listed below.

BCBA Monthly Meeting Dates - 2023

​Jan 09, 2023 - Open House
Feb 13, 2023 - Open Forum - Expert Panel Discussion 
Mar 13, 2023 - Swarms: methods for prevention & capture by Willie Pascal
Apr 17, 2023 - Pesticide use & labels by Travis Snodgrass THIRD MONDAY
May 08, 2023 - Queen Rearing by Robert Smith (cost $50 per person Sat 5/13 8:30-1pm. Rain date Sat 5/20)  
Jun 12, 2023 - TBD
Jul 10, 2023 - TBD
Aug 14, 2023 - TBD
Sep 11, 2023 - TBD 
Oct 09, 2023 - TBD
Nov 13, 2023 - Election of Officers
Dec 11, 2023 - Christmas Party 
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BCBA Past Meeting Topics - 2022

Jan 10, 2022 – Open House (postponed due to covid)
Feb 14, 2022 – Splits & Swarms- presented by Robert Smith
Mar 14, 2022 – Open House
Apr 11, 2022 – April Showers Bring May Flowers presented by Donna Teasley
May 09, 2022 - Mite Treatment presented by Lewis Cauble     
Jun 13, 2022 - Harvesting Honey presented by Willie Pascal     
Jul 11, 2022 – Judging Honey for Competition & Fairs presented by Robert Smith
Aug 08, 2022 – A Beekeepers Calendar: Preparing for Fall/Winter presented by Drew Laningham   
Sep 12, 2022 – Picnic at the Ag Center   
Oct 10, 2022 – BCBA Honey Contest
Nov 14, 2022 – Election of Officers for 2023
Dec 12, 2022 – Christmas Party at Ag Center (moved to December 5th)