Among the policy adoptions made by LSBA membership at the annual membership meeting held in Waxahachie this past October 27, was a resolution that the LSBA membership supports the Texas Master Beekeeper Program.
While LSBA members adopted the policy that LSBA opposes the USDA’s proposed introduction of the non-native flea beetle for the purpose of controlling the spread of the Chinese Tallow tree, LSBA membership did not take a position on whether Chinese Tallow should be eradicated or not.
Other policy positions adopted by the LSBA membership are:
- LSBA opposes the FDA proposed labeling practice stating that unadulterated Honey has added sugar.
- LSBA supports the repeal of Texas intrastate bee & equipment transport permit and take steps to lobby for repeal with in the 2019 Texas legislative session.