Which beekeeper was involved in forming the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association (NCSBA)?

The North Carolina State Beekeepers Association (NCSBA) was formed with significant contributions from influential figures in the beekeeping community during its early years. A. I. Root played a vital role in the establishment and promotion of beekeeping associations across the United States. He was not only a prolific bee author but also an advocate for beekeeping education. Root’s efforts included not just the development of beekeeping equipment and literature but also encouraging the formation of state-level associations, making his impact on the NCSBA notable.

Each of the other individuals listed made important contributions to beekeeping but in different contexts. Charles Dadant was important for his work in beekeeping techniques and equipment but was primarily associated with the Dadant beekeeping company. Rev. L.L. Langstroth is widely regarded as the "father of American beekeeping," credited for inventing the movable-frame hive, but his primary influence was more historical rather than in forming state associations. Samuel P. Smith contributed to beekeeping knowledge and was involved at the state level but did not have the same recognized impact on the formation of the NCSBA as A. I. Root.