Pollinate, Cultivate, Educate: Implementing Pollinator Habitat on Your Urban Farm
While many farmers understand the critical role pollinators play in sustainable food production, many rely primarily on honey bees, which are not native to North America. When it comes to working with native pollinators, many food producers don’t know where to start. This guide is designed to change that, bridging the gap with practical and impactful information.
Learning & Growing
For the past year, I've had the incredible opportunity to work with the National Wildlife Federation’s Mid-Atlantic Education & Engagement team as part of the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps. This experience has been nothing short of deeply fulfilling; I met so many wonderful people, gained invaluable knowledge, and planted more native plants than I can count. When I started thinking about what I wanted my capstone project to look like at the end of my Corps year, I knew I wanted to blend my two passions for writing and agriculture. This resource guide is packed with great information: articles, visuals, and case studies to help farmers navigate the process of creating pollinator habitats on their farms.
A Buzz-Worthy Vision
Imagine strolling through a city farm alive with the buzz of bees, the flutter of butterflies, and flowers and vegetables in full bloom. This isn’t just a dream—it's a sustainable reality we can achieve by supporting native pollinators!