Why You Need to Find Your Local Association
If you want to give your bees the best possible start, one of the most important steps you can take is finding your local county beekeeping association. While online courses and books are brilliant for learning the basics, nothing beats having a network of experienced local beekeepers to turn to for advice.
Joining your local branch gives you access to incredible benefits, from beginner apiary training and cheap equipment hire to winter lectures and swarm collection networks. Because they are based in your area, they also know exactly how the regional weather and local forage will affect your hives. Use the interactive map below to find your nearest group—simply hover over your county and click to visit their website!