The ABA's objective is to assist in checking the spread of honey bee diseases, to spread and exchange information on experiences, ideas and improved methods of production and sale of queens, package bees and honey, to inform the public of the importance and value of honey bees as pollinators of plants and of honey as food for man and to elevate the business of beekeeping to a place of eminence in the agricultural industry. The ABA is much more. It is about old friends that share a common interest. It is about teaching younger generations the value that the honey bee brings to our planet. The ABA is for all generations and for all people that strive to make this world better by raising awareness of our beloved honey bee.