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Representative Gustoff highlights Iowa Honey Bee Day; cites nearly 12,000 registered beehives
Summary
Representative Gustoff announced Iowa Honey Bee Day at the Capitol, noted a live beehive demonstration in the rotunda and cited state statistics of about 1,900 registered apiaries and almost 12,000 registered beehives.
Representative Gustoff announced that it was Iowa Honey Bee Day at the Capitol and invited members to visit the rotunda, where there was a live beehive demonstration and honey-themed displays.
Gustoff cited state statistics to underscore the importance of bees to Iowa agriculture: "there are over 1,900 registered apiaries in the state of Iowa, over almost 12,000 registered beehives," and encouraged members to enjoy the demonstrations and sweet treats available to complement the Corn Growers activities.
The announcement was descriptive and promotional in tone and did not include legislative motions or votes.
