C.R. Crowell wrote:

> I'm looking   for some
> back-up for  the assertion, seen elsewhere, that in their lifetime a worker will produce about 1/12
> of a teaspoon of honey.

  Hi  Curtis.

I found this reference contained in a National Honey Board mailing.  It was headed as a "News Release"
with some "Interesting Facts about Bees".  This mailing did not contain any citing reference, however.
Perhaps you could email the NHB and ask them for their source?

Judy in Kentucky