St. Johns County Beekeepers Association

Why Are
Honey Bees
So Important?

The honey bee is the only insect that produces food eaten by humans. Bees pollinate 80% of the world’s plants including 90 different food crops. One out of every three bites that you take is due to a honey bee, making them critical to our diverse ecosystem.

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St. Johns County
Beekeepers Association

Getting the data is only one part of the puzzle. Connecting the dots is what makes the magic work.

Knowledge

classes | presentations

Mentorship

find a helping hand

Community

connect with beekeepers

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the St. Johns County Agricultural Extension at 6:30 PM. Live hive demonstrations start at 5:30 PM when weather permits.

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What You Need To Know

Thinking About Beekeeping?

growing beekeepers since 2011

For the past twelve years The St. Johns County Beekeepers Association has been providing education and teaching best management practices for local backyard beekeepers. Our mission is to educate and inform local residents of St. Johns County of the many benefits of honey bees, and their importance to our diverse eco-system.

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WHAT WE DO

LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

Swarms and Removals

Got a swarm? Call a beekeeper, not an exterminator! Swarms are a natural occurrence that happens when honey bees decide it is time to reproduce. We have beekeepers that can handle the most difficult of swarm removals in St. Johns County.