>>From a bee's standpoint, where would be the best location for a bee farm?
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>I'm thinking Colorado.
 
I hope that there is someplace better for bees than Colorado.  Looking at
USDA statistics we have lost a higher percentage of colonies in the last 3
years than any state with the possible exception of Arizona.  This is likely
largely due to mite problems, in my estimation.  However, there have been 3
years of late spring freezes that killed spring bloom, alternating
excessively wet and very dry spring conditions, and some concerns about
spraying for alfalfa weevil that also may be involved.
 
Look to the honey production statistics.  The Dakotas and upper midwest look
pretty darn good to me.
 
Whitney Cranshaw
Ft. Collins, CO
 
10 hives