Dan Ziehli Awarded the WI Honey Producers Association’s 2025 Beekeeper of the Year for his significant contributions and active leadership in Wisconsin beekeeping. The Beekeeper of the Year Award stands as a model of good beekeeping husbandry and business dealings and is a respected member of the community.

Youth Award and Service Award Recipients Honored at 2025 Fall Convention.

Don and Cheryl Thill received the 2025 Pioneer Award – a “lifetime achievement” award. It is given each year to a beekeeper who has shown an unparalleled level of passion and commitment for the WHPA and our industry over the course of their career.

A Beekeeping Short Course is coming to UW-Madison February 13-15, 2026 for beekeepers interested in growing their beekeeping business. 

The WHPA Fall Convention features keynote speaker, Bob Binnie. Join us Nov. 6-8 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Neenah, WI!

WHPA and DATCP develop a Bee Spill Response Plan in preparation for potential rollover emergencies with semi-loads of bees.

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. 

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!!