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2026 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!
2025 WHPA Events
Latest News
Wisconsin Honey Queen Program Accepting Applications
The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is seeking applicants for the position of 2026 Wisconsin Honey Queen. The 2026 Wisconsin Honey Queen will travel the state promoting the honey and beekeeping industries. Applications are due by November 1, 2025.
WHPA Fall Convention in Neenah, WI Nov. 6-8, 2025
The WHPA Fall Convention features keynote speaker, Bob Binnie. Join us Nov. 6-8 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Neenah, WI!
Enter the WI Honey Products Competition!
Join the competition with honey producers across the State of Wisconsin! Contests are available for liquid honey, creamed honey, comb section honey, and natural beeswax products.
Kids and Bees Expo
Kids and Bees Expo is coming to Neenah, WI on Saturday, Nov. 8th from 1-3pm!
Nominations Open for Beekeeper of the Year and WHPA Awards
Nominations are OPEN for Beekeeper of the Year and other WHPA Awards. Submit your nominations before October 1.
Nominations Open for The Lee Heine ‘Good People’ Award
The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is proud to announce a 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 pancreatic cancer. With Lee’s passing, we lost a significant figure; a friend who not only kept bees, but one who connected with many about bees, honey, and the advancement of the beekeeping industry.
WHPA and WI-DATCP Develop Bee Spill Response Plan
WHPA and DATCP develop a Bee Spill Response Plan in preparation for potential rollover emergencies with semi-loads of bees.
WI Pollinator Protection Package Introduced in WI Legislation
The WHPA supports the WI Pollinator Protection Package introduced to the Wisconsin State Legislature. WHPA members may contact their legislators to encourage them to co-sponsor and pass the Wisconsin Pollinator Protection Protection Package.
Make Your Voice Heard! Contact Your Legislator About the Honey Integrity Act!
Support the Honey Integrity Act! Please contact your Congressman or Senator!! Real U.S. honey is in jeopardy of becoming overtaken by fake honey that is adulterated with synthetics, syrups, or made in a lab. Make your voice heard!!
2025 WI Honey Queen Crowned
The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is proud to announce Emily Sydow as the 2025 Wisconsin Honey Queen.
Jon & Ingrid Logterman Honored as WHPA’s Beekeeper of the Year
Jon & Ingrid Logterman were honored as the WI Honey Producers Association’s 2024 Beekeeper of the Year at the annual Fall Convention in Onalaska, WI.
Eugene & Georgene Hausner Honored with Pioneer Award
Eugene & Georgene Hausner are the recipients of the 2024 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!