{"id":330,"date":"2016-05-17T18:47:02","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T18:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box2219.temp.domains\/~toxicfr2\/test\/?p=330"},"modified":"2016-05-17T18:51:51","modified_gmt":"2016-05-17T18:51:51","slug":"help-toxic-free-nc-keep-the-hives-alive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/box2219.temp.domains\/~toxicfr2\/test\/help-toxic-free-nc-keep-the-hives-alive\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Toxic Free NC Keep the Hives Alive!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Help us support<\/a> North Carolina’s beekeepers, farmers, and others that MUST Keep the Hive Alive!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bees and beekeepers across the U.S. and the world are in trouble.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 Once again, beekeepers reported an unsustainable colony loss at 44%<\/a> for 2015-2016.\u00a0 While there are many contributing factors, one that scientists continue to point out is the extensive use of systemic insecticides, specifically neonicotinoids<\/a>, in our agricultural production.\u00a0 The EPA has failed us in regulating these bee-killing pesticides, the USDA continues to suppress science showing their effects<\/a>, and Congress has not passed a meaningful piece of legislation to adequately protect pollinators and the $24 billion<\/a> they contribute to our agricultural industry every year. Furthermore, pesticide-producing companies like Bayer Crop Science continue to manufacture these pesticides at alarming rates.\u00a0 Beekeepers, scientists, farmers, and activists are coming together from across the nation to join together to say enough is enough, and we must\u00a0Keep the Hives Alive<\/a>!<\/p>\n