Bee Associations
Enclosed is a partial list of bee associations. If you are not already a member of a bee club or association near you, check out the list below for a Bee Association near you and tell them you would like to become a bee bank member. If your association is not already a Bee Bank Partner, ask them to contact us to sign them up. Thank you for our support!
American Beekeeping Federation (ABF)
This is one of the largest national organizations dedicated to promoting and supporting beekeeping in the United States. They provide resources, education, and advocacy for beekeepers.
The Honey Bee Conservancy
This nonprofit organization focuses on bee conservation, education, and raising awareness about the importance of bees in our ecosystem.
National Honey Board
While not an association for beekeepers per se, this organization promotes the honey industry in the United States and conducts research and marketing efforts to support honey producers.
Bee Informed Partnership
This group focuses on bee health and provides valuable data and resources for beekeepers to monitor and improve the well-being of their bees.
Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS)
EAS is a regional association that primarily serves beekeepers in the eastern United States. They host an annual conference and provide educational resources.
Western Apicultural Society (WAS)
Similar to EAS, WAS is a regional association that serves beekeepers in the western United States. They also organize an annual conference and provide resources for beekeepers in their region.
Heartland Apicultural Society (HAS)
This regional association serves beekeepers in the Midwest, organizing conferences and offering educational opportunities.
Texas Beekeepers Association (TBA)
TBA is a state-level beekeeping association that supports beekeepers in Texas with education, resources, and advocacy.
Florida State Beekeepers Association (FSBA)
FSBA is a state-level association for beekeepers in Florida, offering support and resources to beekeepers in the state.
California State Beekeepers Association (CSBA)
CSBA is a state-level association for beekeepers in California, providing resources and advocacy for beekeepers in the state.
BEE ASSOCIATIONS
State:
Alabama – Alabama Beekeeping Association
Alaska – South Central Alaska Beekeepers Association
Arizona – Beekeepers Association of Central Arizona
Arkansas – Arkansas Beekeepers Association
California – California Beekeeping Association
Colorado – Colorado State Beekeepers Association
Connecticut – Connecticut Beekeepers Association
Delaware – Delaware Beekeepers Association
Florida – Florida Beekeepers Association
Georgia – Georgia Beekeepers Association
Hawaii – Hawai’i Beekeepers Association
Idaho – Treasure Valley Beekeepers Association
Illinois – Illinois State Beekeepers Association | Stateline Beekeepers Association
Indiana – Indiana Beekeepers Association
Iowa – Iowa Honey Producers Association | Stateline Beekeepers Association
Kansas – Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers’ Association
Kentucky – Kentucky State Beekeepers Association
Louisiana – Louisiana Beekeepers Association
Maine – Maine Beekeepers Association
Maryland – Maryland State Beekeepers Association, Inc.
Massachusetts – Massauchusetts Beekeepers Association | Worcester County Beekeepers Association
Michigan – Michigan Beekeepers’ Association | Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association
Minnesota – Minnesota Honey Producers | Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association
Mississippi – Mississippi Beekeepers Association
Missouri – Missouri State Beekeepers Association
Montana – Department of Agriculture Apiary Program
Nebraska – Nebraska Beekeepers Association
Nevada – Nevada Beekeepers Association – President Rob Slay Email
New Hampshire – New Hampshire Beekeeper’ Association
New Jersey – New Jersey Beekeepers Association
New Mexico – New Mexico Beekeepers Association – Facebook
New York – Catskill Mountains Beekeepers Club | Empire State Honey Producers Association | Long Island Beekeepers Association | New York City Beekeepers Association | Other New York State Bee Groups
North Carolina – North Carolina State Beekeepers Association
North Dakota – North Dakota Apiary Division
Ohio – Ohio State Beekeepers Association
Oklahoma – Oklahoma State Beekeepers Association
Oregon – Oregon State Beekeepers Association
Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association
Rhode Island – Rhode Island Beekeepers Association
South Carolina – South Carolina Beekeepers Association
Tennessee – Tennessee Beekeepers Association
Texas – Texas Beekeepers Association
Utah – Utah Beekeepers Association
Vermont – Vermont Beekeepers Association
Virginia – Virginia Beekeepers Association
Washington – Washington State Beekeepers Association
West Virginia – West Virginia Beekeepers Association
Wisconsin – Wisconsin Honey Producers Association | Stateline Beekeepers Association
