This message was originally submitted by [log in to unmask] to the BEE-L list at LISTSERV.ALBANY.EDU. It was edited to remove quoted of previously posted material. ________________________________ From: Kathy Kellison [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Sat 2007.06.16 13:08 To: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology Subject: Re: [BEE-L] CCD reporting Hello Jerry, am new to the list.. Randy Oliver knows me and what I am up to re: bees started a non-profit ,, Partners for Sustainable Pollination this month.. concept is basically working with willing farmers and beekeep to farm fro criteria that will allow native pollinators and some EHB hives on site to help kick start restoring flora..consensus based and based on sound science. ECA model basically from Switzerland are you familiar?,,' Ecological Compensation Areas' good model lots going on in DC right now with Pollintor Bills can bring you up to speed with that if you like am going DC end of month to meet with staffers .. bla bla.. anyway ,, ,why am I ringing your cage? Am well aware you have done lots of work with odor use by bees.. Are you following the issue we have going in CA. right now with this seedless Mandarin orange legislation which prohibit bees within 3 miles of growers choosing this crop for their production land? Is there any solution you could offer from your work or good brain ,,besides netting that would let bees and beekeeps remain unrestricted and allow for production of this variety of orange?? Am going to to Ag. Committee hearing in Sacramento on Tuesday so this is a bit time sensitive! Thanks! Kathy ****************************************************** * Full guidelines for BEE-L posting are at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm * ******************************************************