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2024 New & Renewed Membership Open NOW

Whether you’re a beekeeper, thinking of becoming one, looking to buy local honey,
or just curious about the importance of bees in our ecosystem, the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is here for you!

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Make Your Voice Heard! Contact Your Legislator About the HIVE Act!

Make Your Voice Heard! Contact Your Legislator About the HIVE Act!

Support the Honey Integrity Verification and Enforcement (HIVE) Act! Please contact your Congressman or Senator!! Real honey is in jeopardy of becoming overtaken by funny honey, fake honey that is adulterated with synthetics, syrups, or made in a lab. Make your sweet voice heard!!

4-H Essay Contest on Varietal Honey

4-H Essay Contest on Varietal Honey

The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees has announced the topic for their 2024 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition: “Varietal Honeys” This 4-H Essay Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only. Contact your local 4-H Office for more information.

2024 WI Honey Queen Crowned

2024 WI Honey Queen Crowned

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is proud to announce Sadie Goettl of Berlin, Wisconsin was selected as the 2024 Wisconsin Honey Queen.

2024 WHPA Youth Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

2024 WHPA Youth Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

Now in its 5th year, the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association announces the application period for the Youth Beekeeper Scholarship Program. Selected applicants are awarded a 2-year scholarship that will include a complete 10-frame hive kit, equipment, and a 3lb. package or a nucleus colony of live honey bees.  Mentors are needed for the scholarship recipients.

2023 Beekeeper of the Year, Elizabeth Renstrom

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

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.

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We welcome all beekeepers and people interested in beekeeping to join the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association!