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  1. How can I improve the chances of honey bees pollinating my crop? Published: November 10, 2009
  2. How close should hives be placed to the crop they are to pollinate? Published: November 10, 2009
  3. What crops do not require honey bee pollination? Published: November 10, 2009
  4. How many bee hives per acre do I need to pollinate a crop? Published: November 10, 2009
  5. I live in the South. What are the big bees that resemble bumblebees that hover around me and bore holes in my wooden shed? Published: November 10, 2009
  6. What plants in my vegetable garden attract or need bees? Published: November 10, 2009
  7. What nesting substrates can I prepare for blue orchard bees and other cavity-nesting bees? Published: November 10, 2009
  8. What flowers can I plant in my garden to feed native bees? Published: November 10, 2009
  9. How do I take care of squash bees? Published: November 10, 2009
  10. What is a "pollen bee" or a "non-apis bee"? Published: November 10, 2009
  11. Are their any ecological concerns about the commercialization of native bees? Published: November 10, 2009
  12. How do I determine which plants are “best” for attracting native bees in my particular area? Published: November 10, 2009
  13. What technical and financial support is available to farmers who want to conserve native bee crop pollinators on their land? Published: November 10, 2009
  14. What contribution do native bees make to crop production? Published: November 10, 2009
  15. At what temperature does honey have to be heated too, too destroy the health benefits for humans? Published: November 10, 2009
  16. Have bumble bees been domesticated and commercialized similar to honey bees? Published: November 10, 2009
  17. If I purchase commercial bumble bees are there any management guidelines that I need to be aware of? Published: November 10, 2009
  18. I've heard of mason bees and leafcutting bees, what are they? Published: November 10, 2009
  19. Can I enhance populations of native leafcutting and mason bee species in my area? Published: November 10, 2009
  20. How can I raise and manage my leafcutting or mason bees? Published: November 10, 2009
  21. How do I make a nest for leafcutting and mason bees? Published: November 10, 2009
  22. Can I purchase leafcutting or mason bees for pollination? Published: November 10, 2009
  23. What are the types of honey? Published: November 10, 2009
  24. Why is honey different colors? Published: November 10, 2009
  25. Does honey have different flavors? Published: November 10, 2009
  26. Does honey have nutritional value? Published: November 10, 2009
  27. What is raw honey? Published: November 10, 2009
  28. If honey becomes crystallized (solid) has it gone ‘bad’? Published: November 10, 2009
  29. What are some of the more common types of honey? Published: November 10, 2009
  30. What are microsporidia? Published: November 10, 2009

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