Pam Jahnke Receives Lee Heine Good People Award In November 2023, the WHPA named Pam Jahnke, “The Fabulous Farm Babe” from the Midwest Farm Report as the inaugural recipient of the Lee Heine Good People Award. Pam was awarded this WHPA-sponsored national...
The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is sponsoring a Youth Beekeeper Scholarship Program, now entering its 5th year. Scholars will be awarded a 2-year scholarship to a complete 10-frame hive kit, bee suit, gloves, smoker, hive tool, bee brush, and either a...
On November 4, 2023, Elizabeth Renstrom was honored as WHPA 2023 Beekeeper of the Year at the annual Fall Convention in Brookfield, WI. The Beekeeper of the Year Award is presented each year to a member who has made a significant contribution to the honey production...
The WHPA honored Clifford Patz of Pound, WI with the 2023 Pioneer Award! Clifford Patz has been a member of WHPA many years and has been a familiar smiling face at countless summer meetings and conventions. He is also an active member of the American Beekeeping...
To combat colony losses and apiary damage from bears visiting a beeyard, the WHPA is hosting a Bear Loss Report Form where beekeepers can enter their colony losses resulting from nuisance bears. Enter your apiary damage from a bear HERE
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...
