Oregon State Beekeepers AssociationSupporting Bees and Beekeeping Since 1921 |
Find out if oregon's latest cottage food exemption impacts how you harvest and sell your hive productsWhat is the Cottage Food Exemption? The Cottage Food Exemption allows people to produce certain food items in their home kitchens and sell them retail to consumers, in-person or online, and wholesale through grocers and other businesses without having to obtain a food establishment license or undergo an inspection from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). |
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Residential Beekeeping
Honey bees play an important role in the residential community, providing pollination for the beekeeper’s property and for properties up to two miles away. Many residential beekeepers in Oregon belong to urban chapters of the Oregon State Beekeepers Association (OSBA).
| The Bee Line
The Bee Line is the official newsletter of the Oregon State Beekeepers Association. This community content focused newsletter offers news from beekeepers around the region including what's in bloom, how to care for your hives, updates from our regional affiliate associations, and more!
| Affiliate Associations
The OSBA has affiliate branch associations located all over the state! These local associations are a wealth of knowledge, community, and support for beekeepers of all skill ranges. Find an association near you!
| Oregon Master BeekeepingGain confidence in your skills and become a better beekeeper! The primary goal of the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program is to improve and maintain the health of honey bee colonies throughout the region. Do you want to help others learn about bees? The Oregon Master Beekeeper program is for you! |