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Tim Vaughan <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 23 Dec 2003 11:08:36 -0500
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I seem lately to have had a dramatic increase in requests for pollen. One
customer said something about bikers (Lance Armstrong types, not
motorcyclists) taking it now. And of course the people who feel it will
help with allergies. Also the local health food store who wouldn't buy
from me in the past sent an employee down the the Farmer's Market 2 weeks
ago to ask for some. She said they can't get the local stuff anywhere
anymore. I've got 4 of Lloyd's traps, but I haven't got any pollen left.

So the point I'm making is that if one can get 8-12 dollars per pound or
more, it might be worth looking into the cost of pollen substitite. I know
that many don't want the liability of selling pollen, or the hassle of
ordering pollen substitite if you've only got a couple hives, I'm just
mentioning a potentially more lucrative use for it.

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