On November 2, 2024 Jon & Ingrid Logterman were honored as the WHPA 2024 Beekeeper of the Year at the annual Fall Convention in Onalaska, WI. Jon & Ingrid Logterman first joined the WHPA in 2008. Attending conventions, listening to speakers, talking to other...
The WHPA honored Eugene & Georgene Hausner with the 2024 Pioneer Award on November 2 at the WHPA annual Fall Convention. Eugene & Georgene Hausner were very active in WHPA for decades. They served on many committees and supported the association at...
Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 1-3pm at Stoney Creek Hotel & Event Center in Onalaska, WI! Every year as part of the WHPA annual convention, members host the Kids & Bees Expo as an opportunity for area youth to learn more about bees and honey, visit a live...
Stoney Creek Hotel 3060 S Kinney Coulee Road, Onalaska, WI (La Crosse area) Book your room for the WI Honey Producers Association Convention HERE or call 608-781-3060 PLEASE NOTE: The WHPA Room Block rate ends on September 30. When booking, use the group code...
The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is seeking candidates for the 2025 Wisconsin Honey Queen position. The Wisconsin Honey Queen spends the year traveling the state, educating the public and promoting the beekeeping and honey industry in Wisconsin. Applications...
Below is a message from American Beekeeping Federation President Dan Winter. WHPA members – and non-members too – are encouraged to contact their federal Congressmen and Senators to encourage support for the HIVE Act. For questions about the HIVE Act,...
The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is proud to announce that Sadie Goettl of Berlin, Wisconsin was selected as the 2024 Wisconsin Honey Queen. Sadie is the daughter of Tammy and Tony Goettl. A graduate of Berlin High School, Sadie is a student at the University...
Pam Jahnke Receives Lee Heine Good People Award In November 2023, the WHPA named Pam Jahnke, “The Fabulous Farm Babe” from the Midwest Farm Report as the inaugural recipient of the Lee Heine Good People Award. Pam was awarded this WHPA-sponsored national...
To combat colony losses and apiary damage from bears visiting a beeyard, the WHPA is hosting a Bear Loss Report Form where beekeepers can enter their colony losses resulting from nuisance bears. Enter your apiary damage from a bear HERE
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...
