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September 28, 2025 · by KT Thompson

Comment to USDA from Jeffco Beekeepers Association

To Whom It May Concern, On behalf of the Jefferson County Beekeeper Association, representing beekeepers across Jefferson County Colorado, we are writing in strong opposition to the closure of the Beltsville Agricultural…

August 24, 2025 · by KT Thompson

Comment to USDA from Mile Hive Bee Club

To Whom It May Concern, On behalf of the Mile Hive Bee Club, representing urban and suburban beekeepers across Denver, Colorado, we are writing to express our strongest opposition to the proposed…

August 19, 2025 · by KT Thompson

Comment to USDA from Eastern Colorado Beekeepers

To whom it may concern, As a group of primarily rural beekeepers, we are writing in strong opposition of closing the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC). Besides breaking up functioning working groups,…

August 18, 2025 · by KT Thompson

Comment to USDA from Brighton Bee Club

To whom it may concern The Brighton Bee Club of Colorado strongly opposes the closure of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC). For over a century, BARC has provided beekeepers with essential…

August 9, 2025 · by KT Thompson

Comment to USDA from High Land Beekeeping Club

To Whom it May Concern, We are writing in strong opposition to the closing of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC). This facility provides an unique combination of geographical isolation ideal for…

August 9, 2025 · by KT Thompson

Comment to USDA from CSBA Board

To whom it may concern, The Colorado State Beekeepers Association represents over 3,000 beekeepers and we are in strong opposition to the closing of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC). BARC has…

February 23, 2025 · by KT Thompson

Industry Advocacy Statement – 02-23-2025

Beekeeping Advocacy Statement – CSBA – 02-23-2025

July 10, 2023

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June 23, 2023

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