I am writing on behalf of Vitaly Stashenko, a specialist in beekeeping from the Ukrainian Academy of Agriculture. He is currently in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, on a farm exchange program. Unfortunately, the work he is currently doing is not related to his area of expertise - bees. In addition to his 10 years of experience teaching apiculture to students at the Academy of Agriculture, he had done extensive research in his field, and published a number of articles in international journals. He is *very* interested in any kind of professional/scholarly exchange while he is here in the U.S. He has much knowledge to share, especially in the areas of artificial insemination of bees, and increasing honey production through the use of specially-designed hives. He is also certain that there is much information he could gain from U.S. (or Canadian) specialists. If any one on this list is interested in making contact with Mr. Stashenko to set up a professional or scholarly exchange program, feel free to contact me: Walter Anastazievsky [log in to unmask] (612) 627-4208 (days) 123 Ninth Avenue Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55413-1964 Mr. Stashenko has a visa which currently runs through February 1, 1994 (it may be possible to extend this). Please bear in mind that he must support himself while in this country. Thank you! Walter