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Jim Costa: I am an almond grower myself. It does require bees, and we are sensitive to the pollination issues.

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
I am an almond grower myself. It does require bees, and we are sensitive to the pollination issues.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Jim Costa highlights the importance of bees for almond farming and pollination.

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