Hello Brian & All,
I believe you covered all of agriculture. You are on a noble mission. The
only part missing to change the situation is money. I bought a ticket for
the 365 million dollar power ball drawing tonight. If I win all my favorite
beekeeping research will benefit. The beekeeping industry will benefit. I
bought the ticket as a long shot chance that if a miracle would happen I
could influence changes which effect the beekeeping industry. Could you see
a lobbyist in Washington with 365 million dollars in backing?

I don't disagree with what you say only that your movement lacks the teeth
needed for real change and that is money and lots of money. Beekeepers have
been trying to stand up to packers for decades but we lack the money to
fight label law changes.

p.s. the natural and organic food segment is growing at 20-25% per year ,

The problem is the organic sales are not all from the little guys like you.
Big business is moving in. My friends which are certified organic for their
farms are beginning to complain. Look at how the prices for organic produce
has dropped over the last three years in the stores!
Why would not the big corporate farms get on board? They get one farm
organic certified and then run all their produce from the 10 other farms
under the organic label. There is no enforcement of any kind. Zero!

Bob

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