The Buzz On Bee Health

The Buzz On Bee Health

Honey bee health remains a top priority for the USDA and the EPA. Both agencies have reported that there is not any one “smoking gun” in the plight of the honey bee. In fact, multiple factors are noted as playing a role in the decline of honey bee numbers, including parasites and disease, poor nutrition, genetics, and yes, pesticide exposure. In February the USDA announced that its Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide nearly $3 million in technical and financial assistance for interested farmers and ranchers to help improve the health of bees. Steps have already been taken to improve the plight of the honey bee through the cooperation of farmers around the country who have incorporated bee habitat into their land through numerous conservation and environmental programs. Farmers are well aware that honey bees are the major crop pollinator in the United States and are just as eager to help protect this important little insect. Farmers know that the success of their business relies on the survival of the honey bee.
 
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