As an industry we must quantify the value of honeybees otherwise it is handwaving. Honey is good, raw honey is better, local honey is good for your allergies, honeybees are valuable, and the sun circles the earth are all intuitive but possible all are wrong. One of the assertions has been proved wrong. Until this industry can quantify its value we will increasingly become marginalized and become a delight for the fringe few that go to health food stores. Contact me at: Rick Green 8 Hickory Grove Lane Ballston Lake, NY 12019 (518) 384-2539 [log in to unmask]