Whether you’re a beekeeper, thinking of becoming one, looking to buy local honey,
or just curious about the importance of bees in our ecosystem, the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is here for you!
Wisconsin State Fair
Try honey varieties and see live bees in the observation hive at the WHPA Honey Booth at the State Fair August 2-12, 2018!
Honey Queen
The Wisconsin Honey Queen spends the year traveling the state to educate the public and promote Wisconsin’s beekeeping and honey industry.
New Beekeepers
Beekeeping is an amazing learning experience that is immensely rewarding, though at times, considerably frustrating.
Find Local Honey
Find a Wisconsin honey producer near you, healthy bee-related products, local beekeepers, and helpful beekeeper resources.
Upcoming WHPA Events
Fall Convention November 1-3, 2018
Wisconsin Rapids
Hotel Mead 451 E. Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids
Hotel Reservations: 715-423-1500 • Room rate is $89/night
Attend the WHPA Fall Convention November 1-3 at the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Keynote speaker Ian Steppler of Steppler Farms in Manitoba, Canada; additional presenters include American Beekeeping Federation vice president Tim May, Garett Slater of Bee Informed Partnership (BIP), 2017 Youth Award Recipient Gunner Berning, Rebecca Masterman – University of Minnesota Bee Lab, Jim Belli of Belli Farms, Illinois, beekeepers’ panel, live Honey Queen Auction, Honey Show Contest Kids & Bees Expo, and more!
Click here for registration form!
HONEY BEE POSTER CONTEST
Theme for 2018: Honey Bees: Jobs they do!
Sponsored by WHPA
Divisions: 2nd grade – under; 3rd – 5th grades; 6th – 8th grades; 9th -12 grades
Prizes for each Division: 1st – $35; 2nd – $25; 3rd – $15
Rules:
1. Entries must be on 11x14 size poster board.
2. Print clearly, on back side: Name, address, age and grade.
3. Include theme in design.
4. All posters become property of WHPA.
Mail by October 26, 2018 to:
Shelly Astle/W.H.P.A.
S4131A ST. Hwy. 80
Hillsboro, WI 54634
Latest News
Nominations for WHPA Awards DUE – deadline extended to Oct. 12
Nominations are being accepted through October 12 for WHPA Awards such as Beekeeper of the Year, Youth Award, Pioneer Award, and more! Submit nominations to Awards Committee Chair Timothy Fulton by October 12. See Awards Form for details. Click here for Awards Form...
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Canadian Beekeeper Keynote Speaker at Fall Convention
Ian Steppler is a 3rd generation farmer in Miami, Manitoba Canada. Nearly 10 years ago his brothers, parents and family restructured the family farm into a company and have since expanded into large grain, cattle and beekeeping operation. Ian bought his first 4 hives...
read moreWisconsin Honey Queen Program Accepting Applications
MILWAUKEE, WIS., August 3, 2018 – The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is seeking applicants for the position of 2019 Wisconsin Honey Queen. The 2019 Wisconsin Honey Queen will travel the state promoting the honey and beekeeping industries. The Queen will broaden...
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Best Management Practices for Mite Control in WI
WHPA issues a Best Management Practices for Varroa mite control in Wisconsin. Beekeepers from hobbyist to commercial scale are challenged by controlling Varroa mite infestations in their colonies. This document is intended to educate Wisconsin beekeepers on factors to be considered when choosing methods to control mites as well as give a brief biological sketch of the mite.
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2018 Honey Show Comes to WHPA Convention
Is your honey a blue ribbon winner? Enter in the 2018 WI State Fair Honey Show and find out!
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We welcome all beekeepers and people interested in beekeeping to join the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association!