An ongoing dispute between beekeepers and citrus growers in the Central Valley raises questions that could profoundly affect agriculture throughout the state.
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Read the state's proposed rulemaking language here.
Serge Labesque, with one of his hives.
There's also a solid, dispassionate summary of the whole issue on the Civil Eats blog.
Petaluma's Libery 4-H club maintains a comprehensive website on beekeeping basics.