The WHPA Honey Booth comes to the WI State Fair and we are buzzing with excitement! Join beekeepers from across the state and volunteer at the WI State Fair Honey Booth August 6-16 and help share our sweet story about bees and honey!

A Beekeeping Short Course is coming to UW-Madison February 5-6, 2027 for beekeepers interested in growing their beekeeping business. 

Make plans to enter the Black Jar Honey Tasting Contest at the WHPA Summer Meeting at LB Werks on June 20th in Bancroft, WI! Bring your honey to enter this TASTING CONTEST!

The WHPA Summer Meeting is coming to LB Werks at 8953 Central Sands Road on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Hands-On Sessions, Beekeepers Panel, Black Jar Honey Tasting Contest, WI Honey Queen Emily Skala, and more!

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is proud to announce Emily Skala as the 2026 Wisconsin Honey Queen.

Dan Ziehli Awarded the WI Honey Producers Association’s 2025 Beekeeper of the Year for his significant contributions and active leadership in Wisconsin beekeeping. The Beekeeper of the Year Award stands as a model of good beekeeping husbandry and business dealings and is a respected member of the community.

Youth Award and Service Award Recipients Honored at 2025 Fall Convention.

Don and Cheryl Thill received the 2025 Pioneer Award – a “lifetime achievement” award. It is given each year to a beekeeper who has shown an unparalleled level of passion and commitment for the WHPA and our industry over the course of their career.

WHPA and DATCP develop a Bee Spill Response Plan in preparation for potential rollover emergencies with semi-loads of bees.

The WHPA supports the WI Pollinator Protection Package introduced to the Wisconsin State Legislature. WHPA members may contact their legislators to encourage them to co-sponsor and pass the Wisconsin Pollinator Protection Protection Package. 

Support the Honey Integrity Act! Please contact your Congressman or Senator!! Real U.S. honey is in jeopardy of becoming overtaken by fake honey that is adulterated with synthetics, syrups, or made in a lab. Make your voice heard!!