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A 'New Deal' For Bees Pleases Beekeepers

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This is the time of year when bees become active again. DANA SHAW

This is the time of year when bees become active again. DANA SHAW

This is the time of year when bees become active again. DANA SHAW

This is the time of year when bees become active again. DANA SHAW

This is the time of year when bees become active again. DANA SHAW

This is the time of year when bees become active again. DANA SHAW

Dianne B. uses her peeping stick in the garden. MICHELLE TRAURING

Dianne B. uses her peeping stick in the garden. MICHELLE TRAURING

authorShaye Weaver on Jul 1, 2014
A rescue mission of sorts for honey bees has beekeepers and environmentalists buzzing with excitement.The Obama administration is creating a Pollinator Health Task Force to develop a plan to address... more

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