Welcome to the Iowa Honey Producers Association Website

Greetings from the Iowa Honey Producers Association! We hope you find your visit enjoyable and educational. Currently The Buzz Newsletter contains the majority of the site content. In the future additional articles will be posted from IHPA to help document and expound upon the experiences and expertise of beekeepers across the state of Iowa.

Come join the fun!

Dates to Bee Remembered

January 1st, 2012 Happy New Year!
The 100th Anniversary of the IHPA!
Put on your thinking cap and be sure to let the IHPA board members know what great ideas you have for celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the IHPA. This is a unique opportunity to promote beekeeping and the IHPA throughout 2012 and during the Iowa State Fair. Let us know what you think!

To add an important date to the list, contact the Buzz by email at thebuzz@abuzzaboutbees.com

Quick Links

Radio Iowa talks with Andy Joseph about Beginner Beekeeping Courses

State plans several workshops on beekeeping

Click here to go to the RadioIowa.com interview.

Beginner Beekeeping Course Schedule

The Iowa Honey Producers Association (IHPA) and several other beekeeping groups will conduct beekeeping courses in several locations across the state to help those interested in beekeeping get started. Early enrollment for many of these courses is important so courses can meet minimum enrollment numbers. Fees will vary by location and are expected to range from $30 to $60.

Click here for the 2012 Course Schedule (pdf)

New IHPA Cookbook

Please use this form to submit your recipes for use in the New IHPA Cookbook. The form is on the website for download or make copies as needed. Send completed forms to: Donna Brahms, 14922 535th Street, Griswold, IA 51535, (712) 778-4256, mbrahms@netins.net

Click here for the Recipe Collection Sheet. (pdf)

January Issue of The Buzz

The January issue of The Buzz is now available. Come take a look! In this issue you will find Package Bee ads, the Beeyard Report, and the Featured Beekeeper of the Month!

Why you will be happy to become a member of the Iowa Honey Producers Association

The Iowa Honey Producers Association represents the needs and the interests of the beekeeping industry.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS, THE IHPA OFFERS:

honey industry promotion

opportunities for networking with honey producers
educational seminars
field day
annual conference and trade show
financial support for honey bee research
monthly newsletter
membership directory
advocacy for the industry relating to legislative issues
access to national beekeeping journals
membership in the Iowa State Horticultural Society
promotions at the Iowa State Fair
beekeeping classes/educational opportunities
youth scholarship/ mentoring program
works closely with the State Apiarist

By-Laws of the Iowa Honey Producers Association

Article 11 - Objects

The objects of this Association shall be to coodinate the interest of the beekeepers of Iowa and bring them into closer relationship of mutual helpfulness by association, conference and correspondence; to sponsor legislation for the benefit and protection of the industry; to assit in the dissemination of information on the control of diseases; to inform the members and the public of the valuable use of honey as well as the importance of the honey bee in relation to the pollination of agricultural crops, and to support every effort to promote the advancement of the beekeeping industry.

Article 111 - Membership

Section 1. Anyone interested in the beekeeping industry is entitled to a membership in this organization.

Membership dues are $10.00 payable each year. A second family member (or more) can receive a membership for $5.00. Only one newsletter will be sent to each household.

IHPA Membership

Interested in becoming a member of IHPA? Membership is only $10 annually and includes a complimentary member subscription to The Buzz Newsletter. Help support IHPA and the world of beekeeping, join today.

Download the Membership Form here:

Microsoft Word Document IHPA Membership Form

Adobe Acrobat Document IHPA Membership Form

Click on one of the links to open the Application in your browser, or right click on a link and select "Save target as..." to save a copy to your computer

IHPA Membership Contact Person:

Melanie Bower, IHPA Treasurer
207 S.E. Diehl
Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone: (515) 287-6542

General information about Colony Collapse Disorder

www.ento.psu.edu/MAAREC/index.htm

A Year With Honeybees

This video has proven to be popular available on either VHS tape or DVD. We have sold 41 of them. It follows beekeeper Dick Blake through an entire production season. It starts with spring feeding and ends with the barrels of honey being loaded on the truck. There is good information here for beekeepers of every level. Available form the Iowa Honey Producers for $20. That includes shipping within Iowa. Make checks payable to the Iowa Honey Producers and mail to one of the following addresses.

The Buzz
c/o Phil Ebert
14808 102nd Ave. E.
Lynnville, IA 50153

or

Margaret Hala
1988 Vine Ave.
Marshalltown, IA 50158