Helping the Honey Bee Population

Taylor Hillman Environment, Field & Row Crops, General, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

California growers are asked to help the health of the honey bee population. Sabrina Hill has more.
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They’re invited to a field day hosted by “Project Apis m.” Attendees will view various plants in a demonstration bee pasture, and learn more about the benefits of planting a bee forage cover crop. A key problem that is often cited as one of the causes of decline in honey bee health is the lack of alternative forage. The field day is planned for Friday in Hamilton City.
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