Farming

1. Crops

1.1. genetically modified (GE)

1.1.1. insect resilient

1.1.1.1. Crops that do not support bee populations

1.2. demand for certain crops

1.2.1. corn and soybeans

2. Farm Infrastructure

2.1. farm size

2.1.1. small or family owned farms

2.1.2. large or corporate farms

2.1.2.1. control more land

2.1.2.2. government controlled

2.1.2.2.1. crop choices

3. Pesticides

3.1. cause of bee death

3.1.1. Neonictinoids

3.2. U.S. uses banned pesticides

3.2.1. government regulations & restrictions

3.3. Needed to protect against crop loss