On November 8, 2025 Dan Ziehli was honored as the WHPA 2025 Beekeeper of the Year at the annual Fall Convention in Neenah, WI. His unwavering dedication to teaching, mentoring, and advancing beekeeping knowledge has made him an invaluable resource for both new and...
Adie Dick and Angela Koltz were recognized at the 2025 WHPA Fall Convention in Neenah, WI on November 8th. Adie Dick was recognized with the WHPA Youth Award. Beginning at age 7, Adie experienced WHPA at one of its most outwardly facing events – the Wisconsin State...
The WHPA honored Don & Cheryl Thill with the 2025 Pioneer Award on November 8 at the WHPA annual Fall Convention. Don and Cheryl have been active in the WHPA for decades along with managing a successful, multigenerational beekeeping venture. They were introduced...
A Beekeeping Short Course is coming to UW-Madison February 13-15, 2026! Registration is now open at https://pollinators.wisc.edu/honey-bees/beekeeping-short-course/. Seats are limited! Questions? Please contact Dr. Hannah Gaines Day, hgaines@wisc.edu Participants...
WHPA Fall Convention November 6-8, 2025 WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton located at 123 E Wisconsin Ave, Neenah, WI 54956 Book your room for the WI Honey Producers Association Convention HERE or call 920-725-8441. Room rate is $139/night. WHPA Room Block rate ends on...
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s Apiary Program, approximately 50,000-60,000 honey bee colonies enter Wisconsin for honey production...
