Nominations Open for The Lee Heine ‘Good People’ Award

Nominations Open for The Lee Heine ‘Good People’ Award

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is proud to announce a new national award entitled, the Lee Heine ‘Good People’ Award in honor of Lee Heine, a longtime friend and leader in the beekeeping industry who passed away in 2021 after a courageous battle with...
WHPA and WI-DATCP Develop Bee Spill Response Plan

WHPA and WI-DATCP Develop Bee Spill Response Plan

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...
WI Pollinator Protection Package Introduced in WI Legislation

WI Pollinator Protection Package Introduced in WI Legislation

The 2025 WI Pollinator Protection Package (PPP), introduced and sponsored by Representative Lee Snodgrass (D – Appleton, WI) proposes efforts for improved pollinator habitat inputs and public outreach and education initiatives to include: Requiring state...
Enter in the Black Jar Honey Contest at the Summer Meeting!

Enter in the Black Jar Honey Contest at the Summer Meeting!

Enter the Black Jar Honey Contest at the Summer Meeting! Make plans to enter the Black Jar Honey Tasting Contest at the WHPA Summer Meeting at the DoubleTree Hilton in Appleton June 14, 2025! Please note: this is NOT the same as a honey judging show typically held at...