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  • Calendar
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  • Beekeeping Training
  • FAQs
  • Recent Events
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  • Privacy Policy

About the Macon County Beekeepers Association

Our Mission

Promoting better methods and best practices of beekeeping among beekeepers of Macon County, North Carolina, and the nation.  Working to better the beeping industry.

Our History

Founded in 1980, the Macon County Beekeepers Association has guided new and established beekeepers in best practices for over forty years. We have a volunteer team of experienced beekeepers who are passionate about their work and committed to sharing information with those new to beekeeping for successful hive and colony health.  Members engage in community projects including mentoring 4-H youth in beginning beekeeping.

Join Us!

We meet the first Thursday of every month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Macon County Extension Office, 193 Thomas Heights Road, Franklin. NC, 28734. Dues are $10 per year per family. Our Annual Beekeeping 101 class is held in February and March.

Upcoming Events

North Carolina State Beekeepers Association

We are a proud chapter of the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association.  The NCSBA is the foundation of beekeeping in North Carolina, reinforced with the cooperative efforts of the North Carolina State University Entomology Extension Apiary Program and the NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division Apiary Services. With 4000+ members statewide and beyond our borders, the NCSBA is the largest and one of the most active state beekeeping organizations in the country,

Learn more about NCSBA

Purchase Real North Carolina Honey

How can you be certain that the premium honey you bought is what it says it is? Unscrupulous individuals often purchase bulk honey from other regions or countries, labelling it as their own, produced in their own local apiaries. You can trust RealNCHoney to be what it says it is: honey produced by honey bees foraging on plants from the fields, woodlands and swamps of North Carolina. The Certified Honey Producer Registry lists all current participants in the program.

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Macon County North Carolina

Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Macon County is one of the fastest growing counties in Western North Carolina.  Through careful planning, the county remains committed to preserving its natural resources and offering abundant opportunities for agricultural production.  Our honeybees produce superior wildflower and sourwood honey each year due to this commitment.

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Meet the Macon County Beekeepers AssociatION 2025 OFFICERS

President

Vice President

Vice President

Eddie Moses began his beekeeping journey in 2021.  Quickly advancing his bee yard with the support of Association mentors, Eddie was awarded the Association’s 2023 Beekeeper of the Year.  Eddie shares practical, hands on demonstrations to support optimal bee health at our monthly meetings.

Vice President

Vice President

Vice President

Jeremy Zimmerman has been apprenticing in apiaries in Texas and North Carolina for over 5 years.  In 2023, he took the plunge and started his own colonies at home.  Jeremy strongly believes in the spirit of mentorship and leads monthly discussions of steps to take in the bee yard.

Secretary

Secretary

Secretary

Rose Mary White is in her third year serving as the Association’s prime communicator.  A former educator and current Yoga Instructor in Highlands, NC, Rose Mary tracks best practices for hive health and is a font of wisdom on the use of honey, pollen, propolis, and royal jelly for improving human health.

Treasurer

Secretary

Secretary

For over 10 years, Paul Farley has been our long-serving treasurer, safeguarding Association funds to support great speakers, events, and training materials for Association members.

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