James Fischer wrote:

> That said, I strictly followed biodynamic practices in the extracted honey
> part of my operation, as it allowed me to both sell my honey for steeply
> higher prices, and be assured of selling all my crop every year at those
> higher prices.  In this regard, the strict audited implementation of
> Biodynamic methods was a way of assuring sustainable profits.  But none of
> those colonies could pollinate apples, so the "conventional" side of the
> operation did the pollination and the comb honey production, another niche
> product with good demand.

James, thank you for your eloquent statements!  I would like to learn more regarding your biodynamic practice.  Either here or off line.  Please let me know.

Scott
East Bay Area, CA
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