2024 WHPA Fall Convention in Onalaska, WI

2024 WHPA Fall Convention in Onalaska, WI

Stoney Creek Hotel 3060 S Kinney Coulee Road, Onalaska, WI (La Crosse area) Book your room for the WI Honey Producers Association Convention HERE or call 608-781-3060 PLEASE NOTE: The WHPA Room Block rate ends on September 30. When booking, use the group code...
2025 WHPA Youth Beekeeping Program Accepting Applications

2025 WHPA Youth Beekeeping Program Accepting Applications

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...
Wisconsin Honey Queen Program Accepting Applications

Wisconsin Honey Queen Program Accepting Applications

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is seeking candidates for the 2025 Wisconsin Honey Queen position. The Wisconsin Honey Queen spends the year traveling the state, educating the public and promoting the beekeeping and honey industry in Wisconsin. Applications...
Nominations Open for Beekeeper of the Year and WHPA Awards

Nominations Open for Beekeeper of the Year and WHPA Awards

WHPA AWARDS NOMINATION FORM Please consider nominating a fellow beekeeper(s) for recognition of their accomplishments, contributions, and efforts in the field of beekeeping. The Awards committee seeks members to consider the following: Beekeeper of the Year: This is a...
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...
Make Your Voice Heard! Contact Your Legislator About the HIVE Act!

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

Below is a message from American Beekeeping Federation President Dan Winter. WHPA members  – and non-members too – are encouraged to contact their federal Congressmen and Senators to encourage support for the HIVE Act. For questions about the HIVE Act,...
2024 WI Honey Queen Crowned

2024 WI Honey Queen Crowned

The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is proud to announce that Sadie Goettl of Berlin, Wisconsin was selected as the 2024 Wisconsin Honey Queen. Sadie is the daughter of Tammy and Tony Goettl. A graduate of Berlin High School, Sadie is a student at the University...
Pam Jahnke Receives Lee Heine Good People Award

Pam Jahnke Receives Lee Heine Good People Award

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...
2023 Beekeeper of the Year, Elizabeth Renstrom

2023 Beekeeper of the Year, Elizabeth Renstrom

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...
Clifford Patz Honored with Pioneer Award

Clifford Patz Honored with Pioneer Award

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...