As the national association representing the beekeeping industry at the federal level, the ABF maintains strong relationships with state associations in an effort to ensure beekeeping challenges are addressed across the United States. Each state having ABF members may appoint a State Delegate to serve as a liaison between the ABF and its state association and local clubs and to participate in bimonthly meetings hosted by the ABF State Delegates Committee.

A number of state organizations are also state sponsors of the ABF to take advantage of sponsorship benefits. For more information on state sponsorship, click here.

In addition to state beekeeping associations, beekeepers located in close geographic proximity to each other often establish a local beekeeping club and meet regularly to network and discuss common issues that are affecting their operations. Many of these local clubs also support their communities in a variety of ways such as charitable work.

To find your state and/or local beekeeping organization, use the links below.

United States

American Beekeeping Federation
American Apitherapy Society
National Honey Board
Eastern Apicultural Society
Heartland Apicultural Society
Western Apicultural Society

Canada