Bee pollination is responsible for $15 billion in added crop value, particularly for specialty crops“Honey bee populations are disappearing at an alarming rate. Over the last five years, we’ve lost over one-third of our honey bee colonies nationwide, due to factors such as colony collapse disorder (ccd), an alarming phenomenon that occurs when honey bees mysteriously desert their hive and die. Researchers do not know exactly what causes ccd, but they believe there may be many contributing factors, including viruses, mites, chemical exposure, and poor nutrition. If this continues, we’re forced to imagine a world without them. No tasty pears, luscious raspberries, or juicy strawberries.” (Haagen-Dazs.com )