Membership

EAS Members Matter – Here is why!

The Eastern Apicultural Society of North America, Inc. (EAS) is an international nonprofit educational organization founded in 1955 for the promotion of bee culture, education of beekeepers, certification of Master Beekeepers, and excellence in bee research.

EAS is the largest noncommercial beekeeping organization in the United States and one of the largest in the world.

EAS is educational, community-minded, and fun to be a part of. Our conferences not only educate but offer a chance to become part of a community of people just like you who appreciate and care about beekeeping.

Member Benefits

  • Information from beekeepers and our extensive knowledge base
  • Entry in our annual EAS Conference* including the Short Course, Speakers and Vendor Areas and Apiary. The conference is a paid event that requires EAS membership to register.
  • Keep informed with the EAS Journal exclusively for EAS Members with typically four volumes sent out annually
  • Attend our annual conference and experience first hand information, talks and product for beekeeping
  • Make a difference in our program as we strive to further all causes related to beekeeping
  • Meet and become friends with other beekeepers from your area and across the area of our membership.

*May not include special events and excursions – additional fees may be incurred. Information supplied in the event information

You must be a member of EAS in order to receive the EAS Journal or participate in the Conference, Short Course, and other activities. The great news is that any choice of membership will automatically allow you to be a part of all of those things!


Membership Levels

Annual Membership | 1, 2 and 3-year | See Pricing

Individual & Family Membership Opportunities

  • 1, 2 & 3-year membership options
    • Cost: 1 year $35.00 | 2 years $65.00 | 3 years $90.00
    • Individual or Family
      • Family includes up to 4 person in same household
      • One person will be designated family administrator
  • No automatically recurring payments – must be renewed
  • Includes electronic delivery of all EAS Journal issues for the year


Family membership…In this system, it is expected that each family will have one primary member (called a bundle administrator) who will be responsible for renewals.  Other members of the family (Bundle) will not have that capability.  In other words, there will be a primary member of each family who will manage the membership information and perform renewals.  It is up to the Primary (Bundle Manger) to add other family members.

Life Membership | $350

Individual Family & Membership Opportunities

If you plan on staying the course, this is the plan for you!

  • Cost: One Time – $350.00
  • Individuals (up to 2 members) living in the same household. Special activities are occasionally offered exclusively to life members
  • Subscription Period: Unlimited
  • Includes electronic delivery of all EAS Journal issues


Life membership…In this system, it is expected that each Life Member will have one primary member (called a bundle administrator) who will be responsible for renewals.  The other member (of the “bundle”) will not have that capability.  In other words, there will be a primary member who will manage the membership information and perform renewals.  It is up to the Primary (Bundle Manger) to add another member if desired.

State / Association Membership | $50

  • Subscription Period of 1 year
  • Cost: 1 year $50.00
  • Period starts on September 1st of year
  • No automatically recurring payments


Association memberships are for beekeeping organizations that wish to support EAS by being members. State and Provincial Associations with representation on the EAS Board of Directors must pay their association dues in order for their director to vote on matters before the board.

Corporate Membership | $75

  • Cost: 1 year $75.00
  • Bundle up to 4 team members
  • Subscription Period of 1 year
  • Period starts on September 1st of year
  • No automatically recurring payments

Corporate memberships are for companies and other organizations that wish to support EAS or attend the annual Short Course and Conference. Thank you for your support.

Join Today

When becoming a member of EAS you may either fill out an application online or print and mail your application. Questions about membership should be sent to membershipchair@easternapiculture.org

Apply Online

Apply today and pay directly online. Payments are handled securely and we will never share your personal information.

Mail In Membership Option

Print the PDF, fill it out, and mail in your completed application with payment to the Registrar. Please make check payable to:
“EAS”