Bob writes:

>My point is growers keep planting almond trees without a *real* source of
>hives for pollination.

Point well taken Bob, and begins with ALL growers helping to engage USDA to formally determine whether we will have enough acres dedicated to nutritious bee forage and
easily available to beekeepers to support the number of managed bee colonies required to meet pollination services next year and beyond.

Kathy Kellison

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