That is the best way Jim. Many areas have similar vegetation types growing for hundreds of miles in every direction. Other areas can have a huge change in a small distance. In my small micro climate, I have flood plains, salt water swamp, coastal fore dunes, hilly country and ridge tops all within flying distance of the hives. This produces a particular blend of pollens and nectars that the bees bring in. 20 minutes to the west of me, the elevation changes by 2000 feet and the floral types change completely. The term ?local? therefore has a slightly different meaning in that situation.