For more than 30 years, the Fort Bend Beekeepers Association (FBBA) has represented and assisted beekeepers locally.  FBBA is a branch of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Fort Bend County.  The Association is affiliated with the Texas Beekeepers Association, thereby getting statewide and national news of the honeybee industry.  The objective of the Association is to promote beekeeping to the public and provide advice and assistance to beekeepers.  The Association provides educational programs through talks, schools, shows and demonstrations.

The FBBA consists of 25 to 30 members who range from commercial beekeepers to small scale hobbyists to beginners.  Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., excluding December.  The next meeting will be held January 12. The meetings are held at the Fort Bend County Extension Office located at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg, Texas.  Minutes are distributed through the monthly newsletters sent to all members.  A small annual fee of $5 is required of all members.

The Fort Bend Beekeepers Association will provide you with all necessary information and will assist you in any way.  It is recommended that you attend a monthly meeting and meet the local beekeepers.  You may visit bee yards to see what is involved in working with bees.

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Are You Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?
A "Master Gardener" is a gardening enthusiast of any age, who has been formally trained in Horticulture by the Extension Service.  The Master Gardener does not know all the answers, but he or she does know the sources to consult to find the answers.

What's in it for You?
You will have enhanced confidence in your own efforts in the garden, the opportunity to learn with professional instruction, the "Texas Master Gardener Handbook", community service opportunities, gardener friendships, continuing educational opportunities through the Fort Bend Master Gardener Association, and much more!

Check It Out!
Click the Master Gardener link above to learn more about our 14-week Master Gardener course offered in Fort Bend County!  The 14-week courses are held twice a year on Wednesdays at various times.

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Fort Bend County Extension Office; 1402 Band Road; Rosenberg, Texas

Fort Bend County Extension Office; 1402 Band Road; Rosenberg, Texas

Fort Bend County Extension Office; 1402 Band Road; Rosenberg, Texas

Master Gardener Hotline
Do you have questions about your home landscape and plants?  Master Gardener Volunteers are available to help you find answers to all your basic gardening questions. Visit the Fort Bend Master Gardener Association, send an email to FortBendmg@ag.tamu.edu, or call the Master Gardener Hotline at 281-341-7068.