Jerry;

I charge $50 per hive within 25 miles and there is strong demand from
cucumber and seedless watermelon growers.  However, $50 is not worth it for
me so I gave away most of my contracts.  The wear and tear on me, my truck,
and the bees is not justified by $50.  The growers resist price increases,
so I just decided to resist the pollination fee.  I am thinking any
reduction of stress on my bees has got to help, and it definitely helps the
beekeeper.

Bill Lord
Louisburg, NC

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