Clay County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1046 - Pollinators | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1046.1) | 26 |
Number of people gaining knowledge on establishing and maintaining pollinator habitats |
| 1046.2) | 12 |
Number of people who gained knowledge in honey production, marketing and proper maintenance |
| 1046.3) | 18 |
Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to pollinators, and /or their habitats |
| 1046.11) | 4 |
Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to processing or marketing of honey |
Success Stories
Pollinator Conservation Blooms in Clay County
Author: William Adkins
Major Program: Pollinators
Pollinators—bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and other beneficial insects—are in sharp decline across the globe. Habitat loss, pesticide use, disease, and climate change have led to shrinking populations of these essential species. Monarch butterflies, for example, have seen significant declines in migration numbers, while native bee species face alarming rates of disappearance. Without pollinators, the stability of our food systems, ecosystems, and biodiversity is at risk. In resp
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