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California honey production dwindles as drought continues
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May 16, 2014
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California honey production dwindles as drought continues
The drought continues to affect residents and businesses throughout the state. This time it's California's honey producers that are being impacted.
Honeybees stop for a water break while pollinating almond trees at Paramount Farms. Burlap is placed in the water containers to prevent the bees from drowning.
Honeybees stop for a water break while pollinating almond trees at Paramount Farms. Burlap is placed in the water containers to prevent the bees from drowning.
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The drought continues to affect residents and businesses throughout the state. This time it's California's honey producers that are being impacted.

The drought continues to affect residents and businesses throughout the state. This time it's California's honey producers that are being impacted. 

Here to explain how the drought is affecting honey production is Gene Brandi, vice president of the American Beekeeping Federation.