If you are interested in beekeeping this site could be a helpful resource. It lists the state apiarist for each state along with all sorts of other info re: beekeeping. Like in Wisconsin, they list a date and time for beginner beekeepers to take a class to cover starting up a beehive and Virginia has a beehive grant program to help you get started.
Lots of information for anyone interested in beekeeping or that needs to ask for info on beekeeping or to report bee colony problems. If you need or want any beekeeping resources check out Apiary Inspectors. Check out the pollen load on that one bee in the pic. That was one busy bee.