Local Support
Getting into beekeeping can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone! There are many resources and people who can help you in your journey, from government and state organizations, to local clubs and associations. Read below to find some of our favorite resources!
State Apiary Program:
The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) here in our home state of Wisconsin has a wonderful Apiary Program with free resources and friendly inspectors that are worth taking advantage of! DATCP has an apiary program coordinator and two seasonal apiary inspectors available during the beekeeping season to provide free voluntary colony inspections to all beekeepers in WI. Inspections are offered from May through October and can help diagnose disease, pest, and other common problems.
Click here to visit the Apiary Inspection website, and/or schedule a free inspection!
State Organizations:
Becoming a member of your state organization is a great way to learn the latest beekeeping info, support government advocacy for beekeeping, get involved in educational opportunities, and attend educational events and conventions. Whether you are a single-hive hobbyist, or a commercial beekeeper, you are welcome in your state organization! If you are in Wisconsin we would love to see you at a WHPA event, and if not we're sure your state organization would be happy to get to know you!
Wisconsin Honey Producers Association (WHPA)
The WHPA hosts four yearly events (listed below), as well as a variety of different programs. Visit their website or follow the links below to learn more!
WHPA Yearly Events:
Spring District Meetings (we host the Northeastern District Meeting!)
Summer Meeting Field Day (2026 registration closes 6/15/26)
Fall Convention (2026 Convention will be hosted at the Chula Vista Hotel & Resort, WI Dells)
Check out these other WHPA Programs:
Minnesota Beekeepers Association (MBA)
Michigan Beekeepers Association (MBA)
Illinois State Beekeepers Association (ISBA)
The Beekeepers of Indiana (TBoI)
Iowa Honey Producers Association (IHPA)
Local Clubs and Associations:
Local beekeeping clubs will often meet regularly and can be a great way to find a mentor or learn tips for beekeeping in your local area. Listed below are many of the clubs that meet in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. Don't see your club listed? Let us know at sales@hansenhoneyfarm.com!
Oneida County Beekeepers Association (Rhinelander, WI)
Central Wisconsin Beekeepers Association (Wausau, WI)
La Crosse Area Beekeepers Association (West Salem, WI)
Chippewa Valley Beekeepers Association (Chippewa Falls, WI)
Northwoods Beekeepers (Iron Mountain, MI)
Ashland Area Bee Club (Ashland, WI)
Dane County Beekeepers Association (Madison, WI)
Dodge-Jefferson Beekeepers (Hustisford, WI)
Dunn County Beekeepers (Menomonie, WI)
East Central WI Beekeepers Association (Omro, WI/Green Lake, WI)
Manitowoc County Beekeepers Association (Two Rivers, WI)
Milwaukee Waukesha Beekeepers Association (Brookfield, WI)
Polk Burnette Beekeepers Association (Balsam Lake, WI)
Portage County Hobbyist Beekeeping Club (Stevens Point, WI)
Racine Kenosha Beekeeper Association (Bristol, WI/Union Grove, WI)
Rock County Beekeepers Association (Edgerton, WI)
Sauk & Columbia County Honey Producers Association (Baraboo, WI)
Sheboygan County Beekeepers Association (Sheboygan Falls, WI)
St. Croix Valley Beekeepers (Baldwin, WI)
Walworth County Beekeepers Association (Elkhorn, WI)
Waupaca County Beekeepers (Iola, WI)
Copper Country Beekeeping Club (Houghton, MI)
Bay de Noc Beekeeping Club (Iron Mountain, MI)
Want to see your club listed or update your listing? Let us know!