Nov 2, 2025
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...
Jun 8, 2025
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...
Jun 1, 2025
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...
Mar 16, 2025
For questions about the Honey Integrity Act, please contact Doug Koltermann, WHPA Legislative Committee Chair at dougkoltermann@gmail.com In March 2025, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced the Honey Integrity Act to protect domestic honey producers and...
Apr 5, 2020
CREDIT GOES TO https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/ for this recipe: An immune-boosting health tonic with fresh horseradish, ginger, garlic, onions, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar and honey. Recipe inspired and adapted from Mountain Rose Herbs. INGREDIENTS 1/2...
Dec 15, 2019
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...
