Lancaster County Beekeepers Association of SC

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Lancaster County Beekeepers Association of SC We're a beekeeping club in Lancaster, SC. We promote better beekeeping and offer certified classes.

Our club meets the 1st Thursday of every month from 7pm - 9pm (except July) at Shiloh ARP Church - 346 Shiloh Unity Rd, Lancaster, SC We have meetings the first Thursday of every month, except July when there is no meeting. Please check the calendar for updates as meetings sometimes must be rescheduled when unforeseen events occur.

10/01/2026

🎙️ New podcast feature: American Beekeeping Federation President Debbie Seib joins the Bee Love Beekeeping podcast to talk about two of the biggest issues facing our industry right now — honey fraud and colony losses.

In the conversation, Debbie digs into:

🐝 Why last year's colony losses topped 70% — and why even the more conservative estimates being floated are still alarming

🍯 How fake honey is hurting American beekeepers, from blended honey mislabeled as pure to imported products carrying misleading "organic" claims

📋 Why there's no USDA organic standard for domestic honey, and what that gap means for consumers trying to buy the real thing

🌱 What it will take to keep new beekeepers in the industry past their critical third year

It's a candid look at what ABF is doing — through research funding, advocacy, and the Honey Defense Fund — to protect beekeepers of every size, from hobbyists to commercial operations.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/fake-honey-70-bee-loss-abf-president-debbie-seib/

▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiwYTkM24c4

09/17/2026

🍯 And you thought honey was just… honey.

Think again.

Join The Giddy Bee for Beyond the Carolinas: An Express Honey Tasting and discover just how wildly different honey can taste when you travel beyond what you typically find at your local farmers market.

We’ll take a quick sensory journey through a curated selection of varietal honeys from across North America — exploring how flowers, geography, climate, and season can create completely different colors, aromas, textures, and flavors.

✨ Friday, October 24
🍯 Tastings at 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM
🎟️ Limited to 12 guests per session

And here’s the really fun part…

The honeys we taste will not be available at our festival booth. Guests attending the tasting will have exclusive first access to purchase the featured honeys before they’re released online after the event.

Come curious. Leave knowing why we say:

Local honey helps you taste your region.
Curated honey helps you taste the world.™

Seats are limited, so reserve yours before your preferred session fills.

09/17/2026

Would love to see you there!

If you were unable to attend last night’s club meeting - YOU MISSED OUT! Trish Thompson of Pollen Peddlers provided a fa...
05/08/2026

If you were unable to attend last night’s club meeting - YOU MISSED OUT!

Trish Thompson of Pollen Peddlers provided a fantastic program and demonstration on apitherapy.
We had over 50 guests in attendance, an epic spread on the refreshment table, and a drool-worthy line up of items on the raffle table.

Thank you to all that attended, participated, and donated - YOU made last night special!

When you and your bee club besties forget to coordinate whose turn it is to wear the grey polo…
05/08/2026

When you and your bee club besties forget to coordinate whose turn it is to wear the grey polo…

🐝 Calling all young nature lovers, future beekeepers, and insect enthusiasts! 🐝We wanted to share a fantastic educationa...
05/07/2026

🐝 Calling all young nature lovers, future beekeepers, and insect enthusiasts! 🐝

We wanted to share a fantastic educational opportunity happening THIS Friday, May 9th through Clemson Extension & 4-H!

The Honey Bee Project Kick-Off will be held at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia and includes:

🍯 Honey tasting with The Bee Cause Project
🐝 Hands-on honey bee learning activities
🦋 Entomology walk through the park
🔍 Insect collection & habitat exploration
🌿 Fun outdoor educational experiences

📍 The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
🥪 Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic afterward!

This sounds like an incredible opportunity for kids and families to learn more about pollinators, insects, and the amazing world of honey bees through hands-on experiences.

Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a water bottle, and get ready for a fun day outdoors!

📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

05/06/2026

And here it is your bloom calendar for May! What an unusual year so far in terms of weather — don't forget to water your bees as well as your garden! 🔥 💦
Don't be surprised if those blooms fall early. It's how they survive in drought conditions. Enjoy the start of the harvest 🐝 🍯

As ever many thanks to Ridgewood Apiary.







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346 Shiloh Unity Road
Lancaster, SC
29720

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