An Alarming Message from Bumblebees

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An Alarming Message from Bumblebees


By now you've probably heard about colony collapse disorder, the recent phenomenon in which an unprecedented number of honeybees have died. Increasingly, colony collapse disorder, or CCD, is linked to chemical pesticides. The unfortunate situation threatens not only honeybees, but also human food production and food prices. After all, bees are responsible for pollinating most of the foods we eat today.

Entire article: http://www.rodale.com/bumble-bees-pesticides?cm_mmc=TheDailyFixNL-_-1086366-_-10262012-_-an_alarm_message_from_bumble_bees

[Earthling]

I was just told an interesting story about a major honey producer in No. Utah who went to a conference . . . he came home and bought $30,000 worth of food storage as what he heard upset him so much.

[Noahs ARK]

I was just told an interesting story about a major honey producer in No. Utah who went to a conference . . . he came home and bought $30,000 worth of food storage as what he heard upset him so much.


Did he share any specifics with anyone? That's some serious food storage.

[NoGreaterLove]

This has been going on for almost a decade or more.

[arbilad]

If he bought MREs that's barely a years supply for a family.

[Earthling]

I heard the story second hand so I don't have the details of what he bought or what triggered it. I know we have been hearing about colony collapse for a while but something serious was said to get someone to spend $30K. If I get more details, I will let you know. I know exactly who it is but want to protect their privacy - they are prominent and respected business people.

[Outerspace]

I went to a mason bee seminar, that seemed pretty good.

[DMGNUT]

I heard the story second hand so I don't have the details of what he bought or what triggered it. I know we have been hearing about colony collapse for a while but something serious was said to get someone to spend $30K. If I get more details, I will let you know. I know exactly who it is but want to protect their privacy - they are prominent and respected business people.

I realize this post is almost 4 years old, but I continue to hear bits and pieces about bees and the problems they are having.
So far, from an outsiders perspective, there doesn't appear to be any real fall out from this, in regards to crops and/or prices (obviously prices continue to go up, but they've been doing so for some time... if there's a connection or not... I can't tell).
But was wondering if you have any further info on this Earthling?