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queen nucleus destroyed. The “Colony Destroyed” reimbursement will hardly even pay for a new colony of bees. Amberson, who serves as president of the Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association, said that the current price for a 3 pound package of bees is $24.25.
The program does not include allowances for honey crop loses, or expenses associated with sanitation and colony re-establishment.
Despite these inadequacies, Taylor explained that there is a proposal before the Secretary of Agriculture to discontinue the program, effective May 15, 1980. Comments regarding this proposal may be addressed to Bob Cook, ASCS-EIPD. USDA, P. O. Box 2415, Washington, D. C. 20013. Note: Comments must be received prior to April 29.
Mutual Agricultural Benefits
Local honey production is symobiotic with other local agriculture. Honey is a healthful and economically important crop, and pollination activities of honeybees are highly benefical to fruit and forage crops. Prevention is undoubtedly the best solution when dealing with potential poisoning problems.
Cooperation, communication and communityspirit are the best answers.
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