In a message dated 97-09-12 19:45:06 EDT, you write: << It's true beekeeping isn't as populous as it used to be, but then again neither is agriculture in general. However things aren't as drastic as the "numbers" show and judging by the growth in this list alone, I doubt there is much to worry about. >> Thank you for sharing that Aaron, sometimes we beekeepers get to feeling pretty low about who will pick up the mantle (veil?) once we've puffed our last smoker. It's good to hear that we need to look at the statistics with a jaundiced eye. Faith Andrews Bedford, Ivy Va and Tampa