I'm concerned that the water situation, arguably the most important issue in this Hobby/Enterprise, is relegated to a "learn as you go" status. Is it known how much water is required? Is there a contingency plan if the neighbors' water source is drained or contaminated? But, more importantly, given the location of this hobby with respect to Lake Champlain, what about the runoff of the pesticide laden water? Does the runoff magically miss impacting the lake in the same way that pesticides magically don't hurt bees just because you say they don't?
There's a diminishing bee population that might dispute the "magical thinking" logic regarding pesticides.
It would appear there needs to be a lot more work to insure the safety of our lake and our bees to be done before this hobby commences.
Re: “Conflict Brews Between Charlotte Hops Farm and Its Neighbors”
I'm concerned that the water situation, arguably the most important issue in this Hobby/Enterprise, is relegated to a "learn as you go" status. Is it known how much water is required? Is there a contingency plan if the neighbors' water source is drained or contaminated? But, more importantly, given the location of this hobby with respect to Lake Champlain, what about the runoff of the pesticide laden water? Does the runoff magically miss impacting the lake in the same way that pesticides magically don't hurt bees just because you say they don't?
There's a diminishing bee population that might dispute the "magical thinking" logic regarding pesticides.
It would appear there needs to be a lot more work to insure the safety of our lake and our bees to be done before this hobby commences.