Wisconsin Honey Producers Association

Protecting the honey producing industry in Wisconsin

Improving marketing for Wisconsin honey and bee products

Supporting educational programs and promoting awareness

Providing resources for Wisconsin's beekeeper community

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!

2023 WHPA EVENTS

Spring District Meetings

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT – February 18 Phoenix Center, Richland Center

WESTERN & CENTRAL DISTRICT – February 26, Tomah

SOUTHEAST & SOUTHERN DISTRICT – March 11, Concord Community Center

NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT – March 18, Alliance Church, Menomonee

NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT – DATE TBA, Mosquito Hill, New London

WHPA Summer Meeting June 10, 2023

Location TBA

Farm Technology Days July 18-20, 2023

Badger Steam & Gas Engine Club Grounds – Baraboo, WI

WI State Fair August 3-13, 2023

WI State Fair Park – West Allis, WI

WHPA Fall Convention November 2-4, 2023

Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells

Latest News

2022 Beekeeper of the Year, Stephanie Slater

Stephanie Slater was honored as the 2022 Beekeeper of the Year by the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association. Slater champions the honey and beekeeping industry in every aspect of her work with local, state, and national beekeeping organizations.

2023 WI Honey Queen Crowned

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is proud to announce Kaelyn Sumner of Cecil, Wisconsin was selected as the 2023 Wisconsin Honey Queen.

John Spate Honored with Pioneer Award

John Spate Honored with 2022 Pioneer Award

WHPA Bear Committee Opens Bear Loss Report Form

To combat colony losses and apiary damage from bears visiting a beeyard, the WHPA has launched a Bear Loss Report Form where beekeepers can enter their colony losses resulting from nuisance bears.

Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin Partners with WHPA District

WHPA salutes our veterans! Dan Ziehli, Western District Chair has partnered with Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin to bring beekeeping training to veterans. The Farmer Veteran Coalition is a nationwide organization bringing veterans assistance and experiences in...

2023 WHPA Youth Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

Now in its 4th year, the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association announces the application period for the Youth Beekeeper Scholarship Program. Selected applicants are 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. Mentors are needed for the scholarship recipients.

Beekeepers Unite! Join the Anti-Dumping Lawsuit and Stand Up for American Honey

Members of the WI Honey Producers Association and the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) recognize the urgent need to get behind the anti-dumping lawsuit, and we are asking for your financial support! You can donate online to the Honey Defense Fund at http://bit.ly/HoneyDefenseFund.

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.

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.

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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