CSBA educates the public about the beneficial aspects of honey bees, advances research beneficial to beekeeping practices, provides a forum for cooperation among beekeepers, and supports the economic and political viability of the beekeeping industry.
SBBA includes more than 300 enthusiastic Backyard Beekeepers yearning to learn more about the Majestic World of the Honey Bee. SBBA strives to bring education, awareness, and honeybee preservation to a new level.
The organization is dedicated to beekeeping and helping non beekeepers understand bees in and around the Santa Clara Valley. The valley, also know as "Silicon Valley," comprises San Jose California, the surrounding cities,and parts of Santa Clara County. Our membership also includes those from nearby Santa Cruz and the areas in-between.