News & Events
"Mite Check" Seminar
The Ashe County Beekeepers had an awesome turn out for our "Mite Check Seminar"! Special thanks to our Master Beekeeper Jim Rash and local commercial beekeeping Jeff Brooks for all the assistance and hands on training performing "sugar shaker tests" and "alcohol wash tests" to determine the varroa mite level of 6 different bee hives today! I think we all learned a lot, and we got some excellent instruction on treatment for mites as well! Fun was had by all - and thanks to all of those who showed up today!
5th Graders Hear the Buzz About Polination
A Super Big Shout Out to the Ashe County Beekeeper friends who came out to teach about pollination to all of the 5th graders from Ashe County Schools!
I want to thank Master Beekeepers Jim Rash and Hank Reid, and beekeepers Carrie Vargas and Cindy Strickland for taking the time to share the importance of beekeeping/pollination in not only Ashe County, but our world as a whole! What a great time and perfect day for a field trip!!! Thanks again team!!!
Master Beekeeper Jim Rash presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Former President Wayne Pitts and current President Todd Swanson present Master Beekeeper, Jim Rash with the prestigious “Ashe County Beekeeper Lifetime Achievement Award” at our recent meeting.
Jim has been instrumental in the education and mentoring program in association with the Wilkes Community College for years.
Congratulations Jim!