After retiring as vice president of Manufacturing for the Waupaca Foundry, Keith Penney took up beekeeping. He would agree that it has changed his life for the better as he discovered a love for bees and mentoring. Penney’s work in the WHPA has been as a contributor...
Bill and Susan have hearts of gold – honey gold! The Palmers have been members of WHPA since 1993. According to the Palmers, “When we moved from the city to a rural area, one of the first things we did was plant fruit trees. We patiently waited 3 years for fruit, but...
The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is accepting applications for its Youth Beekeeper Scholarship Program. Scholars will be awarded a 2-year scholarship to a complete 10-frame hive kit, bee suit, gloves, smoker, hive tool, bee brush, and either a 3lb. package...
GREENFIELD, WIS., September 14, 2020 – The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is seeking applicants for the position of 2021 Wisconsin Honey Queen. The 2021 Wisconsin Honey Queen will travel the state promoting the honey and beekeeping industries. The Queen will...
WHPA welcomes Chris Hansen and Missy Moore to the Northeastern and Central Districts where they will each serve as District Chair respectively. Hansen replaces outgoing Northeastern District Chair Dan Piechowski who now serves on the WHPA Board of Directors. Moore was...
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...
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...
UW-Oshkosh students Macall Hill (now alumnus), Jessica Tarter, and Parker Schmidt are 3 business administration students at UW-Oshkosh who joined forces with UW-Oshkosh’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) to develop and market the Bee Shield™. CEI...
