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
CANCELLED – WHPA FALL CONVENTION – NOV. 6-7, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the WHPA Fall Convention scheduled for November 6-7, 2020 at Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells has been CANCELLED!!
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WHPA 2021 Youth Beekeeper Scholarship Program Seeks Applicants
The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is accepting applications for its 2021 Youth Beekeeper Scholarship Program. Selected applicants will be awarded a 2-year scholarship that will include a complete 10-frame hive kit, equipment, and a 3lb. package or a nucleus colony of live honey bees.
read moreWISCONSIN HONEY QUEEN PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
GREENFIELD, WIS., September 14, 2020 – The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is seeking applicants for the position of 2021 Wisconsin Honey Queen. The 2021 Wisconsin Honey Queen will travel the state promoting the honey and beekeeping industries. The Queen will...
Caring for Honey Bees in the Time of COVID-19
The University of Minnesota's Apiculture Extension Educator Katie Lee breaks down best practices when beekeeping in the time of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Resources for Agricultural Operations
The COVID-19 Toolkit lists resources provided by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for agricultural organizations as they prepare for potential impacts of COVID-19 on their business operations.
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WHPA Welcomes New District Chairs
WHPA welcomes Chris Hansen and Missy Moore to the Northeastern and Central Districts where they will each serve as District Chair respectively.
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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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