James Fischer wrote: > That said, I strictly followed biodynamic practices in the extracted honey > part of my operation, as it allowed me to both sell my honey for steeply > higher prices, and be assured of selling all my crop every year at those > higher prices. In this regard, the strict audited implementation of > Biodynamic methods was a way of assuring sustainable profits. But none of > those colonies could pollinate apples, so the "conventional" side of the > operation did the pollination and the comb honey production, another niche > product with good demand. James, thank you for your eloquent statements! I would like to learn more regarding your biodynamic practice. Either here or off line. Please let me know. Scott East Bay Area, CA *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html