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>I believe the press publishes such as this so that we Texans think the
>government is helping the poor farmer (or beekeeper) when in reality
>it's a political move. I'm curious to see where that $1,400,000 goes.
>In addition to the bees, we have a dairy farm so we are familiar with
>these kinds of programs. About all it seems to amount to is the ability
>for some politician to claim he or she helped the farmer which usually
>gets a few votes. Then sometimes they give the producer a "token"
>payment.
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>Of course, here in central Texas we've had one of the worst droughts on
>record. I harvested NO honey from 36 hives simply because there was
>nothing for the bees to harvest. There were several wild hives nearby
>that have died out (could have been from mites or pesticides though). I
>lost at least 10 of my hives. When I ordered replacement packages, I
>was told there were lots of folks that lost bees and they would be sold
>out shortly. So...A&M may be right.
>
>I'd be interested to see what other Texas beekeepers have to say on this
>one. I also will probably make my way to the local FSA office with my
>hand out for whatever "token" they make available for us...as I vote for
>that caring politician. Well, maybe not.
>
>But this year WILL be better...
>Kathy Tate
>Stephenville, TX
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