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> Allen, I hate to mention specific names of breeders, for fear of not
> giving kudos to deserving others. Eric Slayton is having trouble posting,
> and suggested Dann Purvis. I've met Dann, and he puts his breeders to the
> test in "challenge yards." This is an important concept, since there is
> evidence that challenge of the mother colony by a parasite may trigger
> epigenetic resistance in the offspring. John Jacobs (Old Sol Apiaries) in
> the Northwest also breeds for survivors, as do Mark and Melanie at Zia
> Queens in New Mexico.
Thanks. I'm working on a list, and these guys are on it. I chat with a lot
of these folks and you'd never guess what they've accomplished. They never
brag (Well, a few do... but only a little).
Too humble, I guess.
Keep those names and URLs coming, and don't worry about missing somebody.
We'll get them all eventually.
It's time we give those who have strong, productive bees their due.
allen
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