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"Beautiful Beneficial Beeswax for Body & Home" ~ KHPA September 2021 from Becky Tipton's presentation September 16, 2021.
(free information & handout)
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)
This event will not be via Zoom, however some of the presentors will be by Zoom.
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KHPA - 2021 State Fair Volunteers - We couldn't do it without you.
Register as a 2021 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 2022 fair runs from September 9 - 18, 2022.
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 next program is:
Thursday, May 19, 7pm "Brewing Beer with Honey" with Jason Elder of Shawnee, Kansas.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: 19 May 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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, June 16th Making Mead with Jay Francis of Topeka, Kansas.
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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.
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.
Our organization was originally founded as the “Kansas State Bee Keepers” in 1903. Annual dues were $1.00.
Our most current newsletter (May 2nd 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.
Hi! I'm Jason Elder, an award winning Homebrewer here in Shawnee, KS. I first started my foray into craft beer in the early 2000's while in college at Oregon State and actually started homebrewing in 2010. I have brewed beer and mead at various breweries across the city and as far away as Two Brothers brewery in Chicago, IL. I love imparting my knowledge on how to homebrew whether it is the basics of getting started all the way up to advanced techniques as well as branching out into Mead and Wine. I am a part of the Kansas City Bier Meisters homebrew club which is the second oldest homebrew club in the country. I'm looking forward to speaking to all of you and hope that I can assist you on your journey in becoming a home brewer!
*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
Our most current newsletter 2nd Quarter (May) 2022 edition "The Cappings" is available.
Find the recordings of these sessions on the Archives page.
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."
The next in-person Fall Conference is Friday & Saturday, 3&4 November 2022. Meeting location: Courtyard by Marriott Salina, KS
(Pending Fall 2022 Conference Program)
Spring 2022 Program & Agenda. (updated 2/22/2022)
Pls call by 24 February 2022 to make your (block: KHP) reservation.
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.
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The Honey Bee - the official State Insect of Kansas since 1976.
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