I realize that this subject has been previously discussed. Anyway, in checking out the "Dirt Doctor's" Web Site, I see that there is, imho, a well reasoned dissertation on why the USDA's National Organic Standards Rule is a bad piece of work ( 'not good' for Beekeepers). Check out: http://www.whitehawk.com/dirtdoctor/nosr.html US Citizens have until May 1st this year to 'comment on this proposal. According to the above page, there is a "link' for you to 'comment online'. Al, ...................................................................... <"Mailto: [log in to unmask]" > Scituate,Massachusetts,USA The Beehive-Educational Honey Bee Site Visit Ye Olde Honey Bee Book Shoppe http://www.xensei.com/users/alwine _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]