A scientific paper published by several Project ICP researchers two weeks ago showed that large parts of the US are at risk for a “pollinator mismatch” due to wild bee declines; bees are being lost in the farming regions where they are needed the most. Farmers around the country are tackling this issue by building habitat for bees and modifying spray practices. Learn about one such farmer in this article that also features an interview with Project ICP research partner Eric Lonsdorf (Franklin & Marshall College).
http://lancasteronline.com/…/article_5641b086-ada6-11e5-849…
Bee prepared: F&M professor, local farmer contribute to efforts to restore pollinator habitats
- National Analysis of Wild Bee Abundance Highlights Areas of Concern
- Graduate Assistantships Available at USDA-ARS Pollinating Insect Research Unit (Logan, UT)