Just as worker bees provide the hive with the substance it needs to thrive, states work to create pollinator habitat and increase awareness for an overall bigger impact in protecting pollinators.

 

When the Environmental Protection Agency called for individual states to develop pollinator protection plans and best management practices for pesticide risk management, states stepped up. Many created task forces, bringing stakeholders from all sides of the issue together.

 

“These groups have worked on everything from habitat creation at the state level and with private landowners to getting the word out and increasing overall pollinator awareness,” says Dave Flakne, Syngenta senior director of state affairs.

 

Farmers, beekeepers, pesticide applicators and other agricultural agencies have all contributed to the leadership teams, as plans have been put in place.

 

Click Here to read more.