Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1018 - Bees/Beekeeping | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1018.1) | 240 |
Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension |
Author: Shad Baker
Major Program: Bees/Beekeeping
By now most people realize what an important role that pollinators play in our nation's food supply. While over a third of our food supply is dependent on bee pollination (estimated at $18-27 billion dollars), nearly 90% of our wild plants need them. Unfortunately, 25% of domesticated bee populations have been lost since 1990 and many wild and native bees are faring even worse. The rusty patch bumble bee was recently added to the endangered species list, and predictions are that it will not
