NCSBA Testing-All Levels

A Master Beekeeper Program Special Testing event is scheduled for 6 August 2026 in Oxford, NC. This is intended to provide testing opportunities for those who could not participate in testing offered during the Spring or Summer NCSBA Conferences. Written test will be offered at all levels, plus the Journeyman and Master Beekeeper Practical. No in-hive practical/field test are conducted at Special Testing Events.

Preregistration is mandatory to help ensure we have adequate staff and materials. Only active NCSBA members are eligible to take MBP tests.

Details:

Thursday, August 6th, 2026, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
(Written test will be handed out starting at 4:30 pm and the last test at 5:30 pm)
Granville County Expo Center
4185 US-15
Oxford, NC 27565

If your NCSBA Chapter would like to sponsor a MBP Special Testing Event in your area, contact the MBP Coordinator. Full information about the Master Beekeeper Program is available on the NCSBA website. If you have questions, please send me a email at mbp@ncbeekeepers,org.

Eric Talley
NCSBA MBP Coordinator