Good Job Marcia
 
John A. Skinner           218 Ellington Hall
Extension Apiculturist    University of Tennessee
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On Mon, 28 Oct 1996, Marcia Sinclair wrote:
 
> This message is one of many rude responses to a simple question. Steven
> tossed out an idea and deserves a reasonable response, not political
> ranting. Please, folks, back off. We are cheering for Cherios, hoping for
> federal funding for research, so why is it so outrageous to consider
> assistance to beekeepers? Farmers and ranchers have been subsidized for
> years. In the midst of a crisis in pollinators in this country, Steve's
> concept deserves consideration. I'd rather have my tax dollars go toward
> beekeeping than bombers. Whether you agree, disagree or want to ponder it,
> at least keep the dialogue more civil.
>
>
>
> At 05:36 PM 10/26/96 -0500, you wrote:
> >> With all the problems of low bee populations, I wonder if the
> >Federal Gov.
> >has any programs to help beginning beekeepers.  I started with two
> >hives this
> >year and plan to expand next year.  This can be expensive and will be
> >done
> >slowly  unless there is some type of program available.
> >Steven Albritton
> >LDS Communications, Sports America, Chavin Honey Farms
> >Monroe, Louisiana>
> >
> >The above message states the main problem we have and that is people
> >looking to the all mighty Federal Gov. to solve all of our problems.
> >I started out a couple of years ago with just 7 hives and have built
> >that number up to 50.  I did not run to the Feds with my hand out to
> >take other peoples money to spend.  If you want to be a producer then
> >PRODUCE.
> >
> >Bill Hughes
> >Bent Holly Honey Farms
> >Brighton, TN USA
> >
> >
> Marcia Sinclair
> Writer & Editor
> Gresham, Oregon
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