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![2023 Beekeeper of the Year, Elizabeth Renstrom](https://wihoney.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_9650-1080x675.jpg)
2023 Beekeeper of the Year, Elizabeth Renstrom
Elizabeth Renstrom was honored as the 2023 Beekeeper of the Year by the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association. Renstrom champions the honey and beekeeping industry in every aspect of her work with local, state, and national beekeeping organizations.
![Clifford Patz Honored with Pioneer Award](https://wihoney.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Clifford-Patz-Pioneer-Award-1080x675.jpg)
Clifford Patz Honored with Pioneer Award
Clifford Patz of Pound, WI is the recipient of the 2023 Pioneer Award – a “lifetime achievement” award. It is given each year to a member who has shown an unparalleled level of passion and commitment for the WHPA and our industry over the course of their career.
![WHPA Bear Committee Opens Bear Loss Report Form](https://wihoney.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/bbandhive.jpg)
WHPA Bear Committee Opens Bear Loss Report Form
To combat colony losses and apiary damage from bears visiting a beeyard, the WHPA has launched a Bear Loss Report Form where beekeepers can enter their colony losses resulting from nuisance bears.
![Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin Partners with WHPA District](https://wihoney.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/stock-bee-honey-18.jpg)
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...
![Beekeepers Unite! Join the Anti-Dumping Lawsuit and Stand Up for American Honey](https://wihoney.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/honey-barrels.jpg)
Beekeepers Unite! Join the Anti-Dumping Lawsuit and Stand Up for American Honey
Members of the WI Honey Producers Association and the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) recognize the urgent need to get behind the anti-dumping lawsuit, and we are asking for your financial support! You can donate online to the Honey Defense Fund at http://bit.ly/HoneyDefenseFund.
![Dr. Katie Lee to Speak at WHPA Summer Meeting June 12th](https://wihoney.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Katie-Lee.png)
Dr. Katie Lee to Speak at WHPA Summer Meeting June 12th
Join the WHPA June 12, 2021 for a Summer Meeting with Dr. Katie Lee at the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids. Presentations, state and national updates, and expert panel Q&A!
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