Ministerial Alliance of Springfield, US

The Illinois State Beekeepers Association (ISBA) is a well-established organization that has been promoting interest in honey bees and beekeeping in Illinois since 1891. With a strong working relationship with local beekeeping associations and the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the ISBA aims to encourage good beekeeping practices, utilize honey bees for crop pollination, and disseminate information about honey bees and beekeeping. Through various activities and programs, the ISBA supports beekeepers in making beekeeping a pleasurable and profitable enterprise, recognizing the importance of a viable honey bee population for the state's agriculture and horticulture. Membership in the ISBA is open to all individuals interested in honey bees and is typically obtained through joining a local affiliate association. However, for those without a local association or who prefer to join directly, the ISBA offers membership as a 'Member At Large'. The organization also serves as a resource for those interested in starting beekeeping, as well as individuals seeking assistance with honey bees or other stinging insects in their residential areas.Generated from the website