We have had many requests to join the Northern States Queen Breeders Association. Many are highly motivated beekeepers who are starting on their journey of becoming great breeders. And NSQBA members encourage and direct new breeders as much as they can. Our membership is made up of beekeepers who have expertise, knowledge, and have spent the time perpetuating a queen line and genetics that the northern bee industry desires. For a member to be added, we want to assure that for those calling upon our membership, that they will be dealing with a true northern breeder who produces the best stock possible. The NSQBA is not a research, beginner, or start-up association. Many of our members have been breeding northern acclimatized and survivor stock bees for years. While our two requirements are a minimum standard for consideration, we are very selective on membership. This is not about listing as many "queen producers" as possible. But offering you the best "queen breeders" possible. And we want the bee community to know that when they are contacting a member of the NSQBA, they are contacting a supplier with the best product possible.
