On Wed, 7 Mar 2007 19:54:24 -0500, Joel Klose <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I read Dan Purvis's letter with interest.  In it he presumes a great deal
>but on what he bases his presumptions we can't say.  He says to follow the
>successful beekeepers who are thriving and in the same breath speaks about
>working toward the goal of 50% losses or depopulation. 


please read all of the info on his reference page and even call him to talk. there is much more to his 
story then you can get from his letter. his apporach to selecting breeder stock is unique and 
extremely well thought out. 
 

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