Extension
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| 1046 - Pollinators | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1046.1) | 21000 |
Number of people gaining knowledge on establishing and maintaining pollinator habitats |
| 1046.2) | 50 |
Number of people who gained knowledge in honey production, marketing and proper maintenance |
| 1046.3) | 232 |
Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to pollinators, and /or their habitats |
| 1046.11) | 50 |
Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to processing or marketing of honey |
Author: Kristin Hildabrand
Major Program: Pollinators
In 2017, the Monarch Joint Venture organization reported that the iconic monarch butterfly has steadily declined by approximately 90% over the last 20 years. Warren County Extension Master Gardeners wanted to make a difference so they designed and installed a certified Monarch Waystation to provide habitat and to help increase the population of monarch butterflies. A monarch waystation is a garden that includes milkweed plants which serve as the host plant for the monarch butterfly and a variety
