Oregon State Beekeepers Association

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 bunch 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.

 

Benefits of Membership in OSBA

Members of the Oregon State Beekeepers Association support the ongoing work of the organization in providing resources and education for those concerned with bees as well as other pollinators throughout the region. This involves, among other things, OSBA’s efforts as listed here.

  • Work with the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Legislature to protect pollinators and support beekeeping throughout the state
  • Participation in local initiatives in support of beekeeping practice
  • A fall conference that helps beekeepers stay up to date as well as improve beekeeping practice
  • A newsletter with current news and events, available in print or digitally, 10 months of the year
  • A website that serves as a resource for members as well as others interested in honey bees and beekeeping practice
  • An annual membership directory to support communication among beekeepers and others with interest in pollinators throughout the region
  • A swarm call list of members interested in collecting swarms
  • Connection to swarm call lists submitted by affiliation associations as a service to the public
  • Classified ads for members as well as the public, both in its newsletter and online
  • Member access to presenters and topics for meetings and events
  • Support of the OSU Honey Bee Lab and research generally by raising money through research fund solicitations, annual auctions, and matching donations
  • Support and affiliation with the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program and the American Beekeeping Federation
  • A booth at the Oregon State Fair to increase understanding of the role of pollinators for all engaged
  • Liability insurance for designated events and promotional activities of affiliated associations throughout the state

 

Join or Renew Membership in OSBA

Thank you for your interest and your care for the bees! You can join or renew membership either online or by mail.

Please note that membership is based on the calendar year, i.e., annual rather than month to month. OSBA membership is for individuals only at this time.

Membership Online

To join or renew membership online with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account:

 

Join Us!

 

When joining or renewing online, please be sure to let us know:

  • if you want the organization’s newsletter in digital or print form. (It’s your preference. If digital, you can print it.)
  • what information you want shared in the membership directory. It goes out once a year to members only and in print only. Options are: email, phone, mailing address, all, none…

 

Membership By Mail

To join or renew membership by mail, please complete the Membership Form and mail it along with membership dues (check or money order) to:

OSBA Membership

13601 S Union Hall Rd

Canby OR 97013

Let us know if you have any questions!