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1 The North Carolina Master Beekeeper Program

2 Promote Beekeeping & Acknowledge Expertise

3 Objectives of the Program Provide a forum by which citizens of North Carolina can demonstrate their expertise in beekeeping Provide an impartial assessment of the beekeeper s special skills, abilities and beekeeping knowledge Develop and maintain a multi-level achievement structure by which advancement through the Program ranks is appropriately awarded Encourage public service and independent or supervised research projects Provide county beekeeping groups and NCSBA chapters with a pool of potential, qualified speakers Train more beekeepers!

4 How does this program differ from similar Master Beekeeper Programs? It is a multi-level program in which the individual can proceed to his/her desired level of accomplishment at his/her level of speed. Free Training programs are offered by NC State University (through the Cooperative Extension Service) for each level of the program. At the third and fourth level of the program the participants are prepared to and expected to conduct teaching / extension /outreach activities and to share their knowledge. There are public service requirements to advance to the upper three levels of the program. The participants extend the program efforts of the apiculture program at NC State University and the Cooperative Extension Service.

5 Program is Free!

6 Enrollment by Level in North Carolina Master Beekeeper Program Certified Level : > 3,000 Journeyman Level: 820 Master Beekeeper : 57 Master Craftsman : 12

7 CERTIFIED LEVEL A written test A practical test (involves manipulating a hive of bees) 1

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9 JOURNEYMAN LEVEL 1 A written test A practical test Two years of beekeeping experience 5 units of public service credit 2

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11 Examples of Public Service

12 Public School System

13 Inner-City Outreach Programs

14 Church or other Civic Groups

15 Honey Bee Display at NC Zoo in Asheboro

16 NC State Fair Bee Booth Volunteer

17 MASTER BEEKEEPER A written test A practical test (demonstrate excellence in 6 selected beekeeping specialties) Three years of beekeeping experience 10 units of public service credit 1 2 3

18 Examples of subspecialties Queen Rearing Disease ID Pesticide Applicator License Honey Competitions Bee Emergency Response Pollination Services

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20 MASTER CRAFTSMAN An oral examination Two years as a Master Beekeeper Present a program at a state bee meeting Demonstrate communication skills Practical test (demonstrate excellence in a minimum of 7 specialty areas) Participate in an NCSU sponsored research project Earn 15 units of public service credit Active title for 5 years only; then emeritus status. Can re-qualify.

21 Examples of Research Projects

22 Mite Biology Bee Stock Evaluation Swarm Traps & Lures Pesticide Use

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24 Master Beekeeper Master Craftsman Re-Qualified Master Craftsman

25 Testing Opportunities NCSBA MEETINGS SPRING SUMMER

26 County Bee Schools / Short Courses

27 Hierarchy of Master Beekeeper Program NCSU Apiculturist Three NCSBA Coordinators Master and Master Craftsman Beekeepers (+ others) Program Participants

28 Apiculturist at NCSU Develop and grade all examinations for each Program level Maintain all records of the Program participants: Name, level completed, current status, current contact information, etc. Develop a curriculum for each level of the Program: Create an outline of appropriate topics Develop materials to be handed out to participants Make available teaching support materials for the course instructors

29 Definition of Coordinator Responsibilities Assist the Apiculturist at NCSU to effectively administer the Program Three Coordinators serve as a committee of the NCSBA to coordinate program activities with the Apiculturist at NCSU Each Coordinator will be responsible for two regions in NC, serving as the link between NCSU and the Master Beekeepers in each country of their respective regions Coordinators will serve as contacts for administering examinations, and will be a checkpoint for exams before being sent to NCSU

30 Current Program Coordinators Janno Daniel: Regions 3 & 4 Sally Ellis: Regions 1 & 5 Bill Smith: Regions 2 & 6

31 Duties of Master & Master Craftsman Beekeepers Present Master Beekeeper Program at local chapters and bee schools Present slide program on history and growth of the NCSBA Administer written and practical tests for the Certified and Journeyman levels of the Program Help local chapters with programs, short courses, bee schools, and community service