The OBA works for you.
Whether you keep bees commercially, on a small scale, or for pure enjoyment, membership connects you with practical knowledge, sector advocacy, valuable benefits, and Ontario’s beekeeping community.
Why join or renew?
Successful beekeeping requires practical research, current knowledge, and dedicated advocacy. OBA membership supports work on pests, diseases, bee breeding, hive and apiary management, education, government relations, and public awareness.
Members can save on workshops, meetings, conferences, publications, and classified advertising. Membership also offers access to bee- and honey-related group liability insurance and connects you with beekeepers across Ontario.
Research, training & publications
- Ontario Bee Journal and Hivelights
- Tech-Transfer Program resources and specialists
- Discounted workshops, seminars, and conferences
- Members-only online resources
Advocacy & insurance
- Representation on issues that matter to beekeepers
- Relationships with government and sector partners
- Access to group liability insurance
Community & opportunity
- Timely e-newsletter updates
- Voting and resolutions at the AGM
- Networking and volunteer leadership
- Member directory and advertising opportunities
Ready to join the OBA hive?
Membership runs for the calendar year, January through December, and is not pro-rated. New memberships purchased in November or December begin the following January. Beekeeper memberships are limited to Ontario residents; Supplier/Supporter memberships are open to anyone.
One year of knowledge, connection, and advocacy.
OBA membership follows the calendar year, January through December, and is not pro-rated. Memberships purchased in November or December begin the following January.
Benefits that support your beekeeping
Receive the Ontario Bee Journal, member rates for workshops and events, access to group liability insurance, member resources, directory opportunities, and a voice in provincial advocacy.
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Use the OBA membership system to create a membership, renew, sign in, update your profile, and manage member services.