Thanks to the many responders about my book inquirey                           
it lets me know my postings are going to the group.The silence                  
 about any controversial subjects is hard to understand . The                   
 U.S.honeybee is in deep trouble and the U.S.D.A. should                        
be held responsible. I can not see how we can count on the native               
bees to pollinate our crops and expect the robust crop production for us to     
continue enjoying some of the higest quaility and most affordable               
 food prices on earth. United we could stand again and I hope we                
get together soon and demand the changes that are needed to                     
start the American honeybee recovery program that is needed                     
       So long for now     Walter                                               
                                                                                
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