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I have been a deputy sheriff in Butte County for approximately 20 years. I've been a commercial beekeeper for 10 years and currently run 1,200 hives.
In 2012 I realized the seriousness of hive theft and I also learned that no one in the state of California was keeping track of hive theft from year to year and dealing with the issue. Since that time, I have worked hard to bring this issue to light and to seek assistance for the industry. I serve as the subject matter expert for the State Apiary Board for CDFA's Apiary Protection Program, I'm the past president and a member of the California Rural Crime Prevention Task Force, A board member of The California State Beekeepers Association and an ABF delegate, and The California Bee Breeders Association.
The industry and I continue to work hard on this issue and are making great strides in our efforts.