Attend the 2023 Fall Convention at Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells!

Attend the 2023 Fall Convention at Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells!

Join the WI Honey Producers Association at the 2023 Fall Convention Nov. 2-4, 2023 Chula Vista Resort 1000 Chula Vista Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Book your room for the WI Honey Producers Association Convention HERE or call 1-844-345-8497 and reference leader...
Wisconsin Honey Queen Program Accepting Applications

Wisconsin Honey Queen Program Accepting Applications

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is seeking candidates for the 2024 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...
Kids and Bees Expo

Kids and Bees Expo

Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 1-3pm at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells! 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 observation hive,...
WHPA Announces The Lee Heine ‘Good People’ Award

WHPA Announces 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 Bear Committee Opens Bear Loss Report Form

WHPA Bear Committee Opens Bear Loss Report Form

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
2022 Beekeeper of the Year, Stephanie Slater

2022 Beekeeper of the Year, Stephanie Slater

On November 5, 2022, Stephanie Slater was honored as WHPA’s 2022 Beekeeper of the Year at the annual Fall Convention in Brookfield, WI. Stephanie became an active volunteer with WHPA almost immediately upon deciding to take up beekeeping several years ago. She is...
2023 WI Honey Queen Crowned

2023 WI Honey Queen Crowned

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is proud to announce that Kaelyn Sumner of Cecil, Wisconsin was selected as the 2023 Wisconsin Honey Queen at their annual convention held in Brookfield, WI.  Kaelyn is the daughter of Robert and Traci Sumner of Cecil,...
John Spate Honored with Pioneer Award

John Spate Honored with Pioneer Award

The 2022 Pioneer Award winner, John Spate is described as a loyal, dedicated volunteer for the WHPA.  Serving as WHPA Northeastern District Chairperson for many years, he encourages membership within the organization by attending county beekeeping organization...
Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin Partners with WHPA District

Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin Partners with WHPA District

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...
2023 WHPA Youth Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

2023 WHPA Youth Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is sponsoring a Youth Beekeeper Scholarship Program, now entering its 4th year.  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....