Chris asked me to forward this to Bee-L:
Project Apis m. or PAm was established by beekeepers and pollinated-crop
representatives in December, 2006, to fund and direct research to improve the
health of honey bee colonies and thereby enable a greater supply of honey bees
available for pollinated crops. PAm’s research efforts will focus on
applied, project-driven studies with practical, realistic solutions for beekeepers.
PAm represents a new vision in research. Traditionally, the Almond Board
of California has funded at least half of all U.S. pollination research
projects. PAm elevates the impact of beekeepers, as well as pollinated crop
stakeholders, in directing research. We are at the threshold of exciting new
discoveries in bee colony management and PAm is poised to mine those discoveries.
After conducting a thorough survey of research priorities, PAm’s top
priority is honey bee health and nutrition. To simplify the results of the
survey, much of what ails the beekeeping industry could be mitigated by strong,
robust colonies. Vigorous, healthy colonies translates to beekeepers obtaining
income from all of their available assets.
In the short term, PAm will embark on a comprehensive survey of syrup
feeding regimes. Samples will be taken at the manufacturer level as well as at
various points within the supply chain, from manufacturer to beekeeper operation,
in an effort to understand the variable results of feeding practices.
Syrups will be tested for their physical and biological properties as well as
presence of contaminants and toxins. Feeding studies on bees will be conducted
to determine effect on bee health and longevity.
Dan Cummings, beekeeper and almond grower, currently is Chairman of the
Board for PAm. You may reach him directly at [log in to unmask]
(mailto:[log in to unmask]) . Serving as Executive Director is Chris Heintz,
[log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) . Board members include Lyle Johnston, Steve
Park, Joe Traynor and Joe MacIlvaine.
You’ll want to be a part of PAm’s research efforts. Contributors will be
given the opportunity to have input into PAm’s research priorities and will
receive complete reports of research results. The contribution request is
$1/hive, beekeeper or grower. PAm is a non-profit organization and your
contributions are tax-deductible. Please send your donations to Project Apis m., 1750
Dayton Rd., Chico, CA 95928.
As noted previously in the Bee-L ListServ, PAm also serves as a
vehicle for contributions to the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) effort. If
you are contributing to CCD specifically, please make a note in the memo line
on your check.
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