April 19th, 2026 Keynote Speakers
NCSU Apiculture & Beekeeping Program
Featuring Dr. David Tarpy
The NCSU Apiculture & Beekeeping Program, led by Dr. David Tarpy, is renowned for advancing honey bee research and promoting sustainable hive management. Dr. Tarpy’s work provides valuable insights into colony health, genetics, and beekeeping best practices.
His studies emphasize the link between scientific research and practical strategies for improving bee survival, helping apiarists build resilient colonies and adapt to current environmental challenges.
“Our research uncovers the complex factors behind bee colony survival and offers practical solutions that empower beekeepers to protect pollinators for future generations.”
Darwin's Bee Dogs
photo credit: Maegan Lanham
Darwin's Bee Dog, partnered with handler Jacqueline Staab, is a trained detection dog specializing in locating and monitoring honeybee colonies. Together they support beekeeping research and conservation through humane hive inspections, outreach, and field demonstrations.
Want to Bee involved?
This event supports honeybee education, agricultural awareness and local food systems in North Carolina. If you would like to have more of a community impact, please checkout your local beekeepers association & your local garden club. Find out how you can do a pollinator garden where you live and request no pesticides in your neighborhood.
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