How do I join the Virginia State Beekeepers Association?

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The Virginia State Beekeepers Association (VSBA) is a statewide organization founded in 1918, and its website provides a direct path to membership through a "JOIN US" call-to-action on the homepage. To join, start at virginiabeekeepers.org, use the "JOIN US" link, then review membership options via the Members Portal or the Plans & Pricing page. This guide is for anyone who wants to become a VSBA member and needs to find the correct entry points on the site.

What the VSBA is

The Virginia State Beekeepers Association (VSBA) was founded in 1918. It is one of the oldest state beekeeping organizations in the United States, dedicated to supporting and educating beekeepers, promoting apiculture, and advocating for the health and sustainability of honey bees in Virginia.

That mission shapes what membership is for: education, advocacy, and connection with other Virginia beekeepers. If you keep bees in Virginia or want to support honey bee health in the state, the VSBA is the organization to look at first.

Steps to join

  1. Go to the homepage. Open virginiabeekeepers.org. The homepage is the starting point for all membership activity.
  2. Find the "JOIN US" call-to-action. The homepage presents a "JOIN US" link as the primary membership entry point. Select it to begin.
  3. Open the Members Portal if needed. The site also exposes a Members Portal at https://www.virginiabeekeepers.org/pricing. Use this if you want membership-related information or account access.
  4. Check Plans & Pricing for membership options. The Plans & Pricing page at https://www.virginiabeekeepers.org/pricing-plans/list lists the available plans. Review it to see which option fits you before completing sign-up.

Expected result: after following the "JOIN US" path and reviewing the plans, you should reach the point where you can select a membership option and register.

Membership options at a glance

Entry point URL What it is for
JOIN US Homepage (virginiabeekeepers.org) Primary call-to-action to start joining
Members Portal https://www.virginiabeekeepers.org/pricing Membership information and member access
Plans & Pricing https://www.virginiabeekeepers.org/pricing-plans/list List of membership plans and pricing

Use the table to decide where to click first: "JOIN US" to start, Plans & Pricing to compare options, Members Portal for membership details.

Other things on the site

Beyond joining, the homepage also surfaces:

  • Honey Show Rules — with a schedule link, relevant if you plan to enter or attend the honey show.
  • Register for Exams — for members or candidates who need to sign up for exams.
  • Latest VSBA News — updates from the association.

These are useful once you are a member or are deciding whether the association's activities match your interests.

Common snags

  • The "JOIN US" link is the fastest route. If you land on the homepage and are not sure where to begin, use that call-to-action rather than hunting through menus.
  • Pricing is not stated in the homepage text. The homepage does not list membership prices; you need to open the Plans & Pricing page to see the actual options. Do not assume membership is free.
  • The Members Portal and Plans & Pricing are separate pages. If one does not show what you expect, try the other — the portal is at /pricing and the plan list is at /pricing-plans/list.

What to do next

Start at virginiabeekeepers.org, select "JOIN US," then open Plans & Pricing to choose your membership level. If you want membership details or account access first, go through the Members Portal. Once you have reviewed the plans, complete the sign-up to become a VSBA member.