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"Beautiful Beneficial Beeswax for Body & Home" ~ KHPA September 2021 from Becky Tipton's presentation September 16, 2021.
(free information & handout)
This event will not be via Zoom, however some of the presentors will be by Zoom.
Welcome to BeeCheck™
BeeCheck is a voluntary communication tool that enables beekeepers and pesticide applicators to work together to protect apiaries through use of the BeeCheck mapping program. It is not a substitute for any state regulatory requirements.
It is free to create an account on Beecheck.org and register (define) all of your Kansas ' bee yard locations.
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Welcome to the Kansas Honey Producers Association or just "KHPA" for short ....
Buy Local Honey .... Buy Kansas State Honey ... Know your Beekeeper ....
Our most current newsletter (October 4th Quarter 2022) "The Cappings" is available. For questions about membership or registration, you may contact us by email. We will assist with any issues you may have in this regard. Thank you for your support.
Great Plains Master Beekeeping Program
There is a new program for Best-management practice beekeeping. The program covers beekeepers in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Learn the benefits and reasons to join. To participate, one needs to join. It's free and it's easy. Learn more information about the program.
Kansas Honey Producers Association is a not-for-profit IRC 501(c)5 agricultural-educational organization.
Liquid Foaming Soap written instructions and Honey Shampoo from Robin Kolterman's presentation October 15, 2021. (free information & handout)
Beecheck map for Kansas 2022
KHPA - 2022 State Fair Volunteers - We couldn't do it without you.
Register as a 2022 volunteer by going to SignupGenius_(KHPAlink).
As a way to promote honey bees and their products, each year we sponsor a booth at the Kansas State Fair. Our booth at the fair is in the Pride of Kansas Building. The 2023 fair runs from September 8 - 17, 2023.
We rely on our membership to help man the booth, and would appreciate any time you have to offer. This is a wonderful time to interact with the general public. Meet with the public and share your beekeeping knowledge.
Questions? Please contact 2nd VP, Kristi Sanderson via email. She'll get back with you asap.
The Kansas Honey Producers' Association (from 1903 to 1981 aka: Kansas State Beekeepers' Assn)
Support Kansas' Beekeeping with your membership. We hold meetings twice annually through out the state with great speakers and presentations while publishing a quarterly newsletter. In addition, we have established apiaries through out the state, using our apiary products to demonstrate and sell to the public at the Kansas State Fair, held annually in Hutchinson, KS in September. The fair gives us an opportunity to promote Kansas' honey and beekeeping. We have supported a scholarship/grant program for nearly 18 years in which we have donated bees, expertise, wooden-ware, and other supplies in the support of teaching beekeeping around the state. We are a diverse group people, keeping bees as hobbyists as well as on a commercial level. We look forward to meeting you. Email: info@kansashoneyproducers.org
Did you know? The honey bee is the State Insect of Kansas. Kansas designated the honey bee as official state insect in 1976 in response to a petition signed by over 2000 Kansas school children to make the honey bee the state insect. A quote from Kansas House Bill 2236; "... The honey bee is like all Kansan's in that it is proud; only fights in defense of something it cherishes; is a friendly bundle of energy; is always helping others throughout its lifetime; is a strong, hard worker with limitless abilities; and is a mirror of virtue, triumph and glory;... The honey bee, by making its honey, gives not only to Kansans but also to all the world's peoples a gift which is sweet and wholesome, something which all Kansans strive to emulate in other ways."
Extracting More $$$ from your Hives- these new, Free, Value-Added programs will be presented on the 3rd Thursday of each month. It is being sponsored by the Kansas Honey Producers Association. To register for this FREE presentation, use the link below. You will get an invitation link for the live presentation sent to you by email.
Our organization was originally founded as the “Kansas State Bee Keepers” in 1903. Annual dues were $1.00.
*Conferences for members, featuring current research, beekeeping management techniques, etc.
*Encourage better beekeeping methodology
*Promote cooperation among the beekeepers of the state and nation
*Reach a common understanding regarding our problems and their solutions
*Maintain friendly and helpful relations among beekeeping advocates
*Develop markets for beekeeping products
*Foster closer cooperation among members of the KHPA
*Improve purposes relating to honey bees and beekeeping for our members and the general public
Richard Wieske started beekeeping nearly 22 years ago as a hobby. He now operates it as a business along with co-owner and wife, Joan Mandell, called Green Toe Gardens in the Detroit, Michigan area. Richard and Joan have been speakers at the Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers' Fun Day event. They manage 100+ colonies among many urban farm locations in the Detroit area. Richard is a film-maker and has made documentaries and commercials about beekeeping.
Together, Rich and Joan sell products from their beekeeping adventure on-line and at several farmers markets on the weekends. Richard is an advocate of Apitherapy, using products from propolis, pollen, beeswax. He also uses bee stings on himself for relief of his own arthritic pain.
Join us for September's program.
Find the recordings of these sessions on the Archives page.
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KHPA October 2022 from Robert Burns' presentation October 20, 2022
(free information & handout)
The next program is:
19 January 2023 Thursday, Beeswax- Cleaning beeswax, making dipped beeswax candles and fire starters. Cecil Sweeney, Joli Winer and Jo Patrick present
February 16 Queen Rearing and Making and Selling Nucs- Jim Kellie Presents
Register in advance(required) for this free meeting: (Link)
**After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Next:
Thursday, 19 January 2023
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At our bi-annual meetings, you will find lectures, hands-on workshops and discussions. These meetings are held for beekeepers with any level of skill, experience or ability. Topics on introductory beekeeping tools and techniques, as well as learning opportunities for the more advanced beekeeper are available.
Our most current newsletter 4th Quarter (October) 2022 edition "The Cappings" is available.
The Honey Bee - the official State Insect of Kansas since 1976.
The Conference is Friday & Saturday, 10&11 March 2023.
Meeting location: Courtyard by Marriott Salina, KS. Please make your reservations before 14 February 2023 by calling 785-309-1300.
Everything is up-to-date in Salina!!
From Greg Swob, Program Director about the Spring 2023 Conference Program. March 2023 Program & Agenda.
(updated 12 January 2023)