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Don Pritchard
Don Pritchard Donald Pritchard, a long-time beekeeper and WHPA member passed away October 25, 2017. Don started raising honey bees with two hives in 1973. It didn’t take long for the beekeeping bug to bite him and within 5 years he was running 100 hives in the...
University of Wisconsin is Looking for Your Help
The University of Wisconsin is conducting an assessment to determine practices currently being used in Wisconsin to enhance pollinators. We will use this information to direct further research and outreach efforts. Pollinators are defined as any animal that visits...
WHPA FALL CONVENTION
November 2-4, 2017 Holiday Inn Eau Claire South 4751 Owen Ayres Court Eau Claire, WI View on Google Maps Hotel Reservations: (715) 830-9889 Keynote Speakers Also featuring a young commercial beekeepers panel, honey show, Queen’s auction, Kids & Bees Expo, and...
VFD Rule and Implementation – What we know to-date
VFD Rule and Implementation – What we know to-date Written by DATCP staff Liz Meils, State Apiarist, and Heather Bartley, Feed Program Specialist As of January 1, 2017 the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) Rule is now in effect. This means that in order to...
Tell the FDA honey does not have “Added Sugars”
American Honey Producers Association NEEDS YOUR HELP - Tell the FDA honey does not have "Added Sugars” As you are likely aware by now, the FDA released a rule last year changing nutrition guidance on packaged products, including honey. They have since released...
During National Pollinator Week, USDA Announces Key Measures to Improve Pollinator Health
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