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Eastern Washington Pollinator Week Event
This year, Eastern Washington beekeepers can participate in a Pollinator Week event close to home! West Plains Beekeepers (WPBA) will


License Plate Bill Is Moving Again!
The Senate version of the license plate bill, 5444, passed the Senate and has a hearing Tuesday, April 23rd in


2024 Conference Recordings Available to Ticket Holders NOW!
The Recordings are READY!!! Thank you so much for your patience while we prepared the recordings from the 2024 WASBA


Register Your Hives for 2025!
Registering your hive/s grants liability protection to beekeepers (cheap insurance policy). The lack of hive registration could affect the amount


March 2025 Newsletter OUT NOW!
Explore the March 2025 Newsletter! 🐝 Happy Spring! Conference Tickets • Spring Beekeeping • License Plate Update Read it Now!


2025 Conference ‘Early Bird Tickets’ on Sale!
Early Bird Tickets on Sale NOW until July 1, 2025! Get Tickets Now! Gather all your beekeeping friends and join


USDA (FSA) Marketing Assistance for HONEY!
USDA (FSA) just announced $2 billion in Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops… Honey is included! Application are accepted from December


“Ask a Washington Beekeeper” on YouTube!
Last year, WASBA began providing monthly educational programs via Facebook Live with the goal of reaching beekeepers who may not


SnoKing Beekeepers offers Classes Year-Round
SnoKing Beekeepers continues to offer year-round classes via Zoom for Beginner, Apprentice and Journeyman. Dates and times of current and
USDA and FarmRaise Disaster Assistance for Livestock, Honey bees, and farm-raised fish producers
USDA and FarmRaise Launch Additional Online Disaster Assistance Decision Tool for Livestock, Honey Bee and Farm-Raised Fish Producers Partnership further