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Pollinator Week wrap-up: Just how important are pollinators?

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

Pollinator Week is June 19-25, 2023 Out of 115 commonly grown food crops around the world, 87 use animal/insect pollinators. The U.S. grows over 100 crop plants that are pollinated by these creatures; of these, 90 are pollinated by honey … Continue reading →

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Pollinator Week June 19-25 – CDFA committed to supporting the health of multiple pollinating species

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

It’s Pollinator Week! Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and bats provide one out of every three bites of food we eat. We’re acknowledging this annual week of special recognition by highlighting awardees of CDFA’s Pollinator Habitat Program, which was established by … Continue reading →

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May 20 is World Bee Day!

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

World Bee Day is Saturday, May 20, and here at CDFA, we care deeply about bees and other pollinators. They are integral to our state’s agriculture and natural systems! We invite you to learn more about the Pollinator Habitat Program, … Continue reading →

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Pollinator Week 2022 – Video: Progress for Pollinators

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

June 20-26 is National Pollinator Week. To celebrate, CDFA is joining farmers, ranchers and the broader agricultural community in California to recognize the efforts of our state’s growers, gardeners, landscapers and others who have incorporated pollinator-friendly habitat and other measures … Continue reading →

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California Pollinator Coalition Reports Increasing Cooperation Among Ag, Conservation Groups

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Members note successful projects in celebration of National Pollinator Week June 20-26 A year after coming together to help make the agricultural landscape more friendly to pollinators, members of the California Pollinator Coalition say they’re gaining momentum, building stronger relationships … Continue reading →

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Farmer-Veteran Grant Helps Marine Transition into Beekeeping

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

Jesus Toro is a man with a plan. The son of a farmworker and a former Marine helicopter mechanic, Toro’s goal is to become a fulltime beekeeper within three years, servicing orchards in California and the Pacific Northwest. A just-awarded … Continue reading →

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Celebrating World Bee Day: May 20, 2021

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

Happy World Bee Day! This international observation, led by the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), is “an occasion to raise awareness of how everyone can make a difference to support, restore and enhance the role of pollinators.” To … Continue reading →

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Did You Know? CDFA Bee Safe Program protects essential hives

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

Read the report here Learn more about pollinator protection here

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A video for #PollinatorWeek2020 – CDFA’s Bee Safe Program

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

National Pollinator Week is June 22-28, 2020 Many of our crops are dependent on pollinators. CDFA’s Bee Safe Program protects beekeepers and bees from a number of issues, such as theft, pests and lack of forage. Check out this video … Continue reading →

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Join CDFA in Celebration of National Pollinator Week, June 22-28, 2020

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

In honor of National Pollinator Week, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross will kick off a webinar on Thursday, June 25, 2020 entitled, “California’s Efforts to Restore and Protect Pollinator Populations.” The webinar, set for 10-11:30 … Continue reading →

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