Capital City Beekeepers

06/08/2026

President Wes Henry will be making a presentation on “Making and Overwintering Summer Splits” at The Bluegrass Beekeepers Association tonight, 7:00 pm.

05/23/2026

Your local Beekeepers are setup again this Saturday at The Franklin County Farmer’s Market. Come on down and buy from one of our members. Certified Kentucky Honey and in your backyard!

05/11/2026

A reminder that the Capital City Beekeepers are a regular member at The Franklin County Farmer’s Market.

CCBA Member Denise Bobinger and Franklin County 4H beekeepers were offering honey this past Saturday.

05/04/2026

https://www.mashed.com/2156572/what-state-produces-most-honey-us/

North Dakota produces the most honey in the U.S. by far, with over 36 million pounds in 2024. South Dakota and California are tied for second-highest.

05/03/2026

Capital City Beekeeprs are a regular member of the Franklin County Farmer’s Market this year. Our members will be there each Saturday. Come on down and get local honey from your local beekeepers. Below, member Michael Wiley was setup yesterday and was glad for the many folks that came by.

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

Spring is swarm season. If you encounter a swarm and are not comfortable capturing and relocating it, please contact your local bee association or County extension office for guidance on safe removal of the swarm. You can find information about your closest association on the KSBA website at https://kybees.org/Local-Clubs. Bee safe and please Protect The Bees!

03/27/2026

The Franklin County Extension Office is hiring for an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development -

https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/623327

Deadline to apply - April 8, 2026

01/27/2026

January’s Monthly meeting is cancelled tonight.

01/13/2026

Congratulations to CCBA member and VP Annette Riddle who won a Blue and White Ribbon in the North American Honey Bee Expo. Honey Show and Exhibition for her entries in Photography!