I had heard that there was money in the stimulus package for beekeepers. It turns out that this was a one of those weird interpolations by politicians who are against the stimulus package. Whether you agree or disagree with the way the administration is implementing the stimulus package, rest assured that there is no money in the package for bees.
As important as beekeeping is, it would be a stretch that somehow supporting beekeepers through direct aid or hive insurance would be a good fit in an economic stimulus plan.
Once again: No bees in the stimulus package. Anyone who says otherwise is mistaken or a liar. Unfortunately there are politicians who don’t care about the truth or bees and are trying to attack the stimulus package by depreciating the importance of beekeeping.
