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!
2020 WHPA EVENTS
SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS
- SOUTHWESTERN & SOUTHERN DISTRICTS Joint Meeting – date & location TBA
- NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT – March 1st at Mosquito Hill, New London
- CENTRAL DISTRICT – March 7th at McMillan Library, Wisconsin Rapids
- SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT – March 14th at Moraine Park Technical College, West Bend
- NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT – March 21st, Alliance Church, Menomonee
- WESTERN DISTRICT – date & location TBA
WHPA SUMMER MEETING – JULY 18, 2020
Hotel Mead, Wisconsin Rapids, Room Rate $99+tax
(Summer Night Social July 17th at Hotel Mead)
WHPA FALL CONVENTION – NOV. 6-7, 2020
Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells
Room rate: $99 + tax
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Marla Spivak
Latest News
UW Students Create a Buzz with Bee Shield
About 30-40 Wisconsin beekeepers are testing the The Bee Shield™ for the early 2020 winter, but more are needed.
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2019 Beekeeper of the Year, Kent Pegorsch
On November 2 Kent Pegorsch was honored as WHPA’s 2019 Beekeeper of the Year at the annual Fall Convention in Fond du Lac, WI. Kent is the current WHPA President and also serves as a Director for the American Beekeeping Federation. He owns and operates Dancing Bear Apiary in Waupaca, WI and is an active member of the Waupaca County Beekeepers.
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Lee Heine Honored with WHPA Pioneer Award
Lee Heine of Hillsboro, WI was honored with the WHPA Pioneer Award on November 2 in Fond du Lac, WI at the annual WHPA Fall Convention.The Pioneer Award is a lifetime achievement recognition of members who have made a long lasting, significant impact on the beekeeping industry and have continued to provide service over an extended period of time.
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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.
read moreWHPA Summer Conference July 18, 2020
WHPA's Summer Conference will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Lions Hall, 145 Dearborn Street in Redgranite, WI. Conference fee is $20 at the door, no pre-registration required. Doors open at 8:30am with program to begin at 9am.
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We welcome all beekeepers and people interested in beekeeping to join the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association!