Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Association
ABOUT NEKBA
The Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Association was founded in 1948 to serve the needs of beekeepers with the object of advancing the education of the public in Apiculture. The organization’s activities are directed towards enhancing the interests of the honey bee and beekeeping. The year 2018 was our official 70th anniversary!
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BECOME A MEMBER OF NEKBA!
Northeastern Kansas Bee Association’s principle purposes is the betterment of beekeeping, improvement of hive products and the grade of bees, and developing a higher degree of efficiency in beekeeping.
Beekeeping has been described as a passion of the natural world, a great responsibility, and a rewarding stewardship –nature, science, art, and chance all rolled into one endeavor.
Our members enjoy a range of valuable benefits and experiences, in appreciation of their generous support.
Kansas Honey Producers Association
About KHPA our partner bee keeping association in Kansas!
Our Kansas Honey Producers Association (KHPA), formerly The Kansas State Beekeepers Association, was started over a 122 years ago for the purpose of promoting good beekeeping practices, to promote honey, to enable beekeepers from various areas to meet and share experiences and ideas, and to publicize the honey bee as an important contributor to the nation's food supply. The date on the association president's gavel for the association's founding is December 30, 1903.
KHPA hosts biannual meetings, early March and early October, to inform beekeepers about new things and get opinions on beekeeping. Their meetings are open to all interested in beekeeping and provide a good way to interact with and get to know new beekeepers from around the state. We sponsor talented speakers about current honey bee related items and more.
