Hear, Hear Marcia !
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On Mon, 4 Nov 1996, John A Skinner wrote:
> Good Job Marcia
>
> John A. Skinner 218 Ellington Hall
> Extension Apiculturist University of Tennessee
> [log in to unmask] Knoxville, TN 37901 (423)974-7138
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> On Mon, 28 Oct 1996, Marcia Sinclair wrote:
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> > This message is one of many rude responses to a simple question. Steven
> > tossed out an idea and deserves a reasonable response, not political
> > ranting. Please, folks, back off. We are cheering for Cherios, hoping for
> > federal funding for research, so why is it so outrageous to consider
> > assistance to beekeepers? Farmers and ranchers have been subsidized for
> > years. In the midst of a crisis in pollinators in this country, Steve's
> > concept deserves consideration. I'd rather have my tax dollars go toward
> > beekeeping than bombers. Whether you agree, disagree or want to ponder it,
> > at least keep the dialogue more civil.
> >
> >
> >
> > At 05:36 PM 10/26/96 -0500, you wrote:
> > >> With all the problems of low bee populations, I wonder if the
> > >Federal Gov.
> > >has any programs to help beginning beekeepers. I started with two
> > >hives this
> > >year and plan to expand next year. This can be expensive and will be
> > >done
> > >slowly unless there is some type of program available.
> > >Steven Albritton
> > >LDS Communications, Sports America, Chavin Honey Farms
> > >Monroe, Louisiana>
> > >
> > >The above message states the main problem we have and that is people
> > >looking to the all mighty Federal Gov. to solve all of our problems.
> > >I started out a couple of years ago with just 7 hives and have built
> > >that number up to 50. I did not run to the Feds with my hand out to
> > >take other peoples money to spend. If you want to be a producer then
> > >PRODUCE.
> > >
> > >Bill Hughes
> > >Bent Holly Honey Farms
> > >Brighton, TN USA
> > >
> > >
> > Marcia Sinclair
> > Writer & Editor
> > Gresham, Oregon
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