Q & A for Member Associations
Financial responsiblities for Board members.
Strategic Planning for a Growing Member Association
Strategic planning helps the beekeeping association look to the future.
Honey Bee Conservation and Native Bees
Considering that honey bees and native pollinators already face challenges in finding forage due to habitat degradation and other factors, the introduction of honey bees can put even more strain on native bee populations.
Neonicotinoids and Bees
Despite the widespread usage of neonicotinoids for protecting crops from predatory insects, this class of substances has been shown to pose substantial risk to bee populations, both killing them directly and affecting their behavior and productivity.
Not for Profit vs. Nonprofit
Many beekeeping member associations have realized the restrictions of their IRS classification constraining their growth, and limiting their service even to their members.
New Guide Documents
New Guide Documents How Commercial Beekeepers Keep Healthy Hives without Exclusive Use of Off-label Varroa Treatments
Changing Laws To Support Pollinators
As more people become aware of the role of pollinators, legislators are facing citizen proposals to change the way they classify, and manage lawns and public spaces. Learn more from the former city council member, and beekeeper/gardener.
White Clover for Honey Bees
One person can make change to protect pollinators and our environment.
Planning Your Member Education
Leaders providing member association education will ensure the longevity of their local, state, and national association only if they embrace the “new normal.” Take your feedback from your audience and make the changes to protect, educate, inspire, and grow your audience.
Beekeeping and the Organizations that Support Us
You question, why do I need to join anything besides my local club? So let’s take a look at the different organizations, what the benefits are from each one and then you’ll have the information you need to make an informed decision.