JCBA President  
Dr. Charles G. Cobb
 

JCBA Vice President
David F. Peters
(205) 612-6369

Jefferson County Beekeeping Association (JCBA) is a non-profit organization, composed of members interested in learning more and exchanging  information about beekeeping, honey bees, and items associated within the general topic of beekeeping. 

Many members volunteer to assist the general public with their understanding and acceptance of the honey bee and it's importance  to Alabama agriculture, home gardens and floral species.  Given the numerous pesticides in general use today, as well as the various pests that have found their way to Alabama honeybee colonies, JCBA members attempt through various measures to maintain healthy, viable and productive hives through various integrated pest management (IPM) and sound beekeeping methods.

Courtesy of Dr. Huang, MSU

Membership consists of persons from all communities and vocations.  All JCBA members have a common interest in learning more and remaining current in their education about beekeeping.  Current membership  includes but is not limited to beekeeping hobbyists, sideliners, former beekeepers, and future beekeepers representing hundreds of years of beekeeping experience.

We have completed our first class in the Fundamentals of Beekeeping, posting 25 students who signed up for the class. Nearly all of these students intend to start bee colonies.  Given the turnout and success of this course, we plan to continue teaching this course this year, beginning in February 2008.  One can begin keeping bees at any time of year, but it is much easier on the beekeeper (and the bees), to begin in the Spring of the year.  By starting the course in February, it is hoped that new beekeepers have a shot at getting their colonies started in late March or early April,....early on in the honey flow here in Alabama.  Persons who missed this first opportunity, can join our organization, and learn from the numerous beekeepers (as well as query our newest beekeepers) about the various enjoyment, tasks, and rewards associated with keeping bees.

The JCBA meets at  at 7.00pm  on the third Thursday of each month at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.  

Membership fees are a mere $5.00 per year per family (normally collected at the January meeting for existing members, and anytime someone new joins).

We welcome all new members  Anyone who has considered beekeeping as a hobby - but never took the step - is highly encouraged to attend one of our meetings and meet our members.

Courtesy of Dr. Huang, MSU

For additional information about the JCBA contact: Frank at (205) 491-4541, or David at 612-6369.     

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