>> I don't trust self-reported survey data about 
>> hive counts as much as I trust the tangible 
>> actions of those who making a living from 
>> selling stuff to beekeepers:

> I've tried that tact Jim--the supply companies 
> are not willing to share sales figures.

I would not expect any disclosures of sales data.
My point was that the number of warehouses east of the Mississippi alone
proves that nothing close to 99% of the hives are owned by 1% of the
beekeepers.

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