Central Jersey Beekeepers Association

06/07/2026

Kudos to local beekeeper friends who are making headlines in the New Jersey Farmer - your tireless efforts are inspiring others!

06/01/2026

Less than two weeks for Api Fest 2026!!
Register at www.njbeekeepers.org

05/26/2026

True Story 🤣

05/17/2026

New Beekeeping movie …

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JENJ9njDf/?mibextid=wwXIfr

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

Here's to an unforgettable day that honors all that you do with love and gratitude … Happy Mother’s Day!

05/04/2026

Had a great State Meeting - as a member of NJBA, if you don’t attend these meetings … why not?

04/24/2026

Cute … but do you think it’s practical for a successful hive? Either way - it’s great advertising for the bees in general 🍯🐝

The White House unveiled a beehive on the grounds, shaped like a miniature version of the presidential residence. Here's what the honey is used for.

01/05/2026

Central Jersey Beekeepers…Beginning Beekeeping
– January to March, 2026

This six-evening course will cover all aspects of entry level beekeeping for the Hobbyist in NJ. No prior knowledge of honeybees or beekeeping is required. This class is offered by the Central Jersey Beekeepers Association and instruction is led by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Jeff Burd.

Jeff has been keeping bees for over 15 years. Class materials are based on the curriculum developed by Jeff Burd and EAS Certified Master Beekeeper and former New Jersey State Apiarist Grant Stiles.

This course fulfills the legal requirements of the State of New Jersey for beekeeper education.

The location of the class is Mercer County Extension Office, 1440 Parkside Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08638.

Tentative class dates are Friday January 30, February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2026. There will be at least one ‘hands-on’ field inspection of bee hives, which will be determined by the weather.
Start time 6:30 pm. End approximately 9:00 pm.
Class size is limited to 30 students.

NJBA scholarship is available.
Attendees must be at least 14 years of age.

Topics Covered:
Bee Biology; Equipment; Getting your bees; Pests; Diseases; State Regulations; Best location; nectar and pollen sources; Colony and Seasonal management; Best Management Practices; Bee nutrition; Harvesting; Products of the hive; Product safety; marketing, honey tasting and more.

The textbook “Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees” by Sanford and Bonney, and handouts will be provided. The cost is $150.

There is a $50 discount for active 4-H and FFA members; as well as all U.S. Veterans, verification required and second family member-same address.

Enter the corresponding code: 4-H, FFA, Vet or 2Fam when registering.

There will be an opportunity to purchase equipment, supplies and bees at the conclusion of the course.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from our Hive to yours! See you in 2026 when the flower start to bloom! 🌷🐝 PS - if you haven’t grab our gift yet, we would love a new pollinator garden! 😁