Pollinators and Agriculture A Partnership on the Land

Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small animals that pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food we eat. Without pollinators, agricultural economies, our food supply, and the surrounding landscapes we depend on would collapse. Pollinators contribute more than $200 billion to the global economy each year, providing essential services to more than 180,000 plant species and over 1,200 crop types. 

Beyond the farm, pollinators sustain entire ecosystems. They help plants reproduce, prevent soil erosion, increase carbon sequestration, and improve water quality. And yet many bee species and other pollinators have experienced large, well-documented drops in population. 

Habitat loss, disease, climate change, and pesticide exposure have all taken a toll. Protecting pollinators is not just an environmental imperative; it is an agricultural and economic one.

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Pollinators need the support of farmers, here's how you can help:

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