Honey bees have been in the news a lot lately, and the legislature hears the concerns of their constituents. We have always had a positive reception in Olympia when we bring issues concerning honey bees to their attention.
When we participate in the legislative process, we inform our representatives of the importance of beekeeping and they will support measures to help us and our bees. They know of the public’s desire for healthy honey bees, and they know of agriculture’s dependence on pollination. As the leading apple production state, our annual apple crop is worth more than $2 billion annually, and is wholly dependent on honey bees for pollination.