NH Beekeepers Association

Supporting the NH honey bee together 🐝

The New Hampshire Beekeepers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and study of honey bees, beekeeping, and the economic importance of apiculture in the State of New Hampshire.

Events

Upcoming events in the NH beekeeping community

Beekeeping events hosted by NHBA, local clubs, and the academic community.

Association
May 2, 2025
9:00 am
–
4:00 pm

Volunteer at the 2025 Farm, Forest, and Garden Expo

Association
July 26, 2025
10:00 am
–
3:21 pm

2025 NHBA Muster Field Picnic July 26

Association
October 18, 2025
9:00 am
–
3:00 pm

2025 NHBA Fall Meeting October 18th with Mike Palmer

Bee world fun fact

Bees maintain a temperature of 92-93 degrees Fahrenheit in their central brood nest regardless of whether the outside temperature is 110 or -40 degrees.

News

News and updates from the New Hampshire beekeeping community

The buzz on keeping bees in New Hampshire. We work to help the bee population survive such threats as parasites, mites, and pesticides while supporting the bee keeping community.

January 1, 2025

The NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan Now Open for Public Comments

The food system we want in New Hampshire starts with you.
September 19, 2024

Upcoming Proposed Changes to Bylaws to be Voted on at the 2024 Fall Meeting

Proposed changes to the bylaws to meet the needs of the NHBA
Community
August 15, 2024

Beekeeper 911: Mike Palmer Needs Our Help

Help Mike Palmer pull his honey harvest
Resources

Resources for the NH beekeeping community

Your New Hampshire beekeeping source on suppliers, local queen production, citizen science, research, and more.

Join the association

Attend talks by both nationally and internationally renowned speakers on all areas of beekeeping and apiculture, Β connect with beekeepers from all over New Hampshire, and get access to member-only content on the website.

Clubs

Connect with your local beekeeping clubs

Local beekeeping associations throughout New Hampshire dedicated to apiculture and the education of the art & science of beekeeping among beekeepers, agriculture, and the general public.

Deerfield, NH

Pawtuckaway Beekeepers Association

Third Monday of the Month
,
7 PM - 9 PM
Keene, NH

Monadnock Beekeepers Association

1st Thursday of the month, in-person and via zoom, Except 2nd Thursday in July and August, and no meetings in December or January
,
5:30 pm
Stratham, NH

Seacoast Beekeepers Association

Every third Thursday of the Month, except December
,
7 PM - 9 PM

Help fund our efforts

Bee populations are critical for ensuring a healthy environment. Please give today to build a healthier, more resilient future for bees in New Hampshire and beyond.