Extension
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| 1046 - Pollinators | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1046.1) | 30 |
Number of people gaining knowledge on establishing and maintaining pollinator habitats |
| 1046.2) | 73 |
Number of people who gained knowledge in honey production, marketing and proper maintenance |
| 1046.3) | 25 |
Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to pollinators, and /or their habitats |
| 1046.11) | 8 |
Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to processing or marketing of honey |
Author: Kevin Lyons
Major Program: Pollinators
Bees play a major role in the pollination of plants and crops, and are extremely important commercially for farming practices. It is estimated that about one-third of global food production requires animal pollination and that 80–90 percent of this role is carried out by honeybees. But bees are in trouble, and there is growing concern over their decline across the world. The UK Cooperative Extension Service is helping to address this problem.The Monroe Co. Ag & Natural Resources Agent
