Washington State Beekeepers Association
USDA and FarmRaise Launch Additional Online Disaster Assistance Decision Tool for Livestock, Honey Bee and Farm-Raised Fish Producers Partnership further […]
Celebrate Pollinator Week with us! Pollinator Week 2024 will take place June 17-23, 2024. Pollinator Week is an annual
Statewide Pollinator Week Declaration! Read More »
One of the challenges we have been aware of is trying to provide beekeeping information resources to people without a
NEW! Ask a WA Beekeeper LIVE Q&A Read More »
We need your help. Congressman Kelly Armstrong from North Dakota has introduced legislation this summer which address many of the concerns
Support the HIVE ACT Read More »
Notice from Elizabeth Hill, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Honey Bee and Pollinator Research Coordinator: ———————————————————— Dear stakeholders, The Canadian
Notice: Import of Honey Bee Packages from US Read More »
The WASBA Outreach Committee was formed at the beginning of 2023. The purpose is to bring together the presidents of bee clubs
Club Presidents! Join the Outreach Committee Read More »
The Department of Agriculture has conditionally approved a new vaccine meant to protect honeybees from a bacterial disease that can
A new vaccine will protect honeybees from a bacterial disease affecting their larvae Read More »
US Approves World’s First Honeybee Vaccine Against the Deadly Hive Bacteria A honeybee vaccine, meant to protect honeybees against the
First Honey Bee Vaccine! Read More »
Capitol Campus Pollinator Garden is a great spot to bring kids, or just a lunch. By Danny Stusser for Jolt
Olympia’s newest park is for the bees Read More »
Beekeepers have a new resource if they suspect the invasive Asian giant hornet is attacking their honey bee colonies. An
Greetings BEEKS, I pray this message finds everyone in good health and spirit. First, I want to thank each of
President’s Message Read More »
The 2021 Beekeeper of the Year is… Ruthie Danielson from Blaine, Washington! Nominated by Dorothy McFall of the Mt. Baker
BEEKEEPER OF THE YEAR 2021… RUTHIE DANIELSON! Read More »
From all of us at the Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA), a big THANK YOU for your participation in our
Thank you! Online Auction Raises over $10,000 for WSU Pollinator Research! Read More »
Join the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Dr. Samuel Ramsey, and Washington State University to learn about Vespa mandarinia and
WATCH the WSDA Beekeeping and Vespa Mandarinia II Webinar Read More »
In early September, the WASBA Conference Committee met with our colleagues and partners at WSU in regards to our upcoming
Conference RESCHEDULED to October 2022 Read More »
The WASBA Board approved the recommendation from the Education Committee to add a fifth certification level to our education program.
NEW Education Certification Level: Craftsman Read More »
We have some amazing instructors who have stepped forward to bridge the gap for people who are interested in getting
Local Organizations Offering Remote Education Classes Read More »
WASBA just received a $3500 donation from Powers Whiskey after more than 100 bars participated in A Measure Above. This initiative raised
Can Whiskey Save Honeybees? Read More »
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has published information on building, baiting and maintaining traps for the Asian giant hornet.
Build Your Own Asian Giant Hornet Traps Read More »