Useful Links
Useful beekeeping links to local, state, and other resources.
New Jersey Beekeepers Association
The state level beekeeping association. The NJBA is the parent organization of the 10 local branches.
Central Jersey Beekeepers Association
The CJBA branch serves Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Burlington counties.
Essex County Beekeepers Association
The Essex County Beekeepers Association serves Essex and surrounding areas.
Sussex County Beekeepers Association
The Sussex County Beekeepers Association serves Sussex and surrounding areas.
Northeast New Jersey Beekeepers Association
Serving primarily Bergen and Passaic counties but members hail from other areas of NJ and NY
New Jersey Pollen and Nectar Source with bloom dates
http://www.njbeekeepers.org/PollenPlants.htm
New Jersey Pollen and Nectar Source with bloom dates. Common names and bloom periods
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Honey Bee Health Coalition
https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
A large collection of resources for beekeepers. Be sure to check out the Varroa Management guide and tools.
Two Million Blossoms Podcast
https://www.2millionblossoms.com
A podcast with a focus on pollinator and beekeeping topics.
U.S. Dept of Agriculture
USDA link to the closest honey bee research lab in Beltsville Maryland.
NJ Department of Agriculture
https://www.nj.gov/agriculture
The NJ Department of Agriculture's Bee Inspection Website. Bee regulations, laws, hive registration, and more.
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Learning About Honey Bees
https://www.oberk.com/Learning-About-Honey-Bees
Student-level overview of honey bees and how they make honey.
The Role Bees Play In Pollination
https://www.kremp.com/pages/the-role-bees-play-in-pollination
Student-level overview of bees and the important role they play in pollinating plants and flowers.
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