Peter, there was a series of articles in the Chicago Tribune last year about 
a project where men in rehab or halfway houses in the inner city were hired 
and taught beekeeping as part of their rehabilitation. It's an ongoing 
project, but I can't remember much about the agency, etc. I'll dig through 
my press clippings and contact my social services friends over there and see 
if I can't come up with some solid information for you.

Chuck West in Michigan City, IN

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>>Beekeeping is illegal in New York City, but agriculturally minded people=
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