MBP Beginner Beekeeper Certification TESTING this Wednesday!

MBP Beginner Beekeeper Certification TESTING:

 The  Master Beekeeping Program is a stair-step program of knowledge from our NC State Beekeepers  Association (NCSBA). Buncombe County Beekeepers wants you to expand your knowledge of bees in order to help yourself and your community and prove it by becoming “certified”.

13 students took the BCBC 5 week Beginner Certified Prep Course  and are ready to test BUT if you’ve been studying on your own…go for it! Come join us!

BCBC is OFFERING THE WRITTEN TEST this Wednesday 3/22/17  FROM 5:30 -7PM. Drop in at the Meeting Room at Home Gauge, 122 Lyman St, Asheville in the River Arts District.

 BCBC Members no cost. Non-Members of BCBC $5 admin fee and an RSVP to Janet Peterson 628-1758 to ensure we have your materials ready.

You must have a current NCSBA membership prior to taking the test. however, you may join the state association this evening prior to taking the test.

 The test is 50 questions, with 70% considered passing.

The next opportunity to test will be at the  NCSBA Summer Meeting:  July  13, 14, and 15th –  Winston-Salem Twin City Quarters ( Marriot, Embassy Suits, and Benton Convention Center),  406 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC

**This is the 100th Birthday celebration of the NCSBA**