In a message dated 7/26/2013 11:41:07 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
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So can we say Jeff Pettis is on shaky ground to claim annual colony
losses in the 30% range are "economically unsustainable"?
I came across data from the late 1980s, early 90s saying that annual
colony losses had climbed as high as 39%. So, apparently, our beekeepers have
managed to SUSTAIN themselves for at least 20 years with these rates of
loss.
That's not to say that its a good way of doing business, but somehow
many are staying in business.
Those $150-200 almond rentals and good honey prices help.
Jerry
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