Membership Benefits

• Collaborating with and learning from other experienced beekeepers at monthly meetings
• Affiliation with other organizations such as the Eastern Apiculture Society, American Beekeeping Federation, Agriculture Council of Rhode Island, RI Audubon Society
• Participation in local fairs and other events to promote beekeeping and sell honey
• Access to the Association’s extractors (small rental fee) and other equipment
• Option to be added to the Swarm List after two years in good standing
• Receive RIBA news and communications
• Discounts on Spring and Fall Banquet tickets where you will see special guest speakers
• Discount on intermediate Bee School

To become a new member, or renew an existing membership

Please fill out the form on the right ⇒

When you click the Submit Payment button on the bottom of the form, you will be directed to PayPal where you can use your PayPal account or a credit card.

If you prefer, you may print, fill out, and mail this .pdf form with your personal check (you will find the mailing address on the form).

NOTE:  Providing us with your phone number and email enables us to: keep our membership list current and up-to-date; contact you if there is an issue with your membership; and allow us to email you with the news and communications which are a benefit of your membership.  Please be assured we treat your information the way we want ours to be treated; we do not share your information with anyone,  we do not send unnecessary correspondence, and we will never try to sell you anything.

Life Member Status – “Life Member” shall be given to a member who has reached the age of 70 and has paid dues consecutively for the previous five years. No dues will be required.  To become a Life Member, please send an email to RIBAmembership@gmail.com