| 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! |
The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, education, and/or scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our stated purpose is to unite the beekeepers of Oregon in an effort to improve beekeeping in the state.
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The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education. Members of the OSBA are a diverse group of individuals who share a fascination for the honey bee and its workings. We range from full-time beekeepers and pollinators with thousands of hives to hobbyists involved in back-yard beekeeping.
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