Declines in bee populations is a concern in agriculture, but activists used a genuine interest and concern for pollinators to push a misinformation agenda.

Some people argue that an increase in insecticide use (both organic and synthetic) and a much-publicized Colony Collapse Disorder issue have caused honey bees to become endangered. There are numerous organizations dedicated to “saving the bees,” and many of them have targeted farmers as major culprits in the demise of the honey bee population. On […]