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Beekeepers

Resources & Associations

For career information and statistics on beekeeping, contact
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC)
2625 North Loop Drive, Suite 2430, Iowa State University
Ames, IA, 50010-8246
Tel: (515) 294-8946
https://www.agmrc.org

The ABF acts on behalf of the beekeeping industry on issues affecting the interests and the economic viability of the various sectors of the industry. It offers beginning beekeeping information, including a Beginning Beekeeping Toolkit, and provides links to local bee clubs. For more information, contact
American Beekeeping Federation (ABF)
480 Town Center Street North, PMB #253
Mooresville, IN, 46158-1379
Tel: (317) 503-0583
Email: abfnet.org@gmail.com
https://www.abfnet.org

The BYBA is a national club that provides their membership with interesting and practical information about the "how-to's" of beekeeping. It also provides the general public with educational programs about honeybees and the benefits of beekeeping in the community. Visit its Web site to locate a club near you.
Back Yard Beekeepers Association (BYBA)
PO Box 335
Redding Ridge, CT, 06876-0335
http://www.backyardbeekeepers.com

For information on the programs offered by this organization and how to join, contact
National 4-H Council (4-H)
655 15th Street, NW, Suite 220
Washington, DC, 20005-5704
Tel: (202) 248-6800
https://www.4-h.org

For more information, contact
National FFA Organization (National FFA)
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN, 46278-1370
Tel: (888) 332-2668
https://www.ffa.org

The NHB serves the honey industry by seeking to increase demand for honey and honey products. Check out its Web site for information on the industry.
National Honey Board (NHB)
PO Box 780
Erie, CO, 80516-0780
Tel: (303) 776-2337
Email: honey@nhb.org
https://www.honey.com