WHPA Fall Convention Nov. 2-4, 2023

Chula Vista Resort – Wisconsin Dells

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!

2023 WHPA Events

WHPA Fall Convention
November 2-4, 2023

 Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells

Latest News

Wisconsin Honey Queen Program Accepting Applications

Wisconsin Honey Queen Program Accepting Applications

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is seeking applicants for the position of 2024 Wisconsin Honey Queen. The 2024 Wisconsin Honey Queen will travel the state promoting the honey and beekeeping industries.

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 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 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 has launched a Bear Loss Report Form where beekeepers can enter their colony losses resulting from nuisance bears.

2022 Beekeeper of the Year, Stephanie Slater

2022 Beekeeper of the Year, Stephanie Slater

Stephanie Slater was honored as the 2022 Beekeeper of the Year by the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association. Slater champions the honey and beekeeping industry in every aspect of her work with local, state, and national beekeeping organizations.

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