Dear representative of my country;

Please do not impede the collaboration and research being done on behalf of one of the more important insects.  While some of the research may not have direct fiscal results that would be funded by the private sector, the collaboration and environment already formed and fostered by the Beltsville lab yields findings that will become invaluable during emergencies, if not immediately. Geographic decentralization of the lab will significantly impact negatively the wonderful work being done there.

Bee research is critical to our nation's food security.

Thank you for your immediate attention to the matter.

Sincerely,

Daniel Teyf

Beekeeper, citizen scientist, concerned voter