Enhancing Native Pollinator Populations on Farms
Channel: UVM Extension New Farmer Project
Date: 2016-07-07

We need these farming partners to pollinate our fruit and vegetable crops, yet our native pollinators and honey bees are struggling from multiple threats of pesticide exposure, habitat loss, parasites and diseases.  John Hayden from The Farm Between in Jeffersonville, VT will present on who the native pollinators are, why they are in trouble, and how we can bring back populations with ecologically sound farming practices, pollinator friendly plantings, and by providing nesting and overwintering habitat. John  has a Master's Degree in Agricultural Entomology and over 30 years professional experience in sustainable agriculture as a university educator, researcher, extension agent, international consultant, and practicing organic farmer. According to John, his ‘final frontier’ is a long term ecological study in his own backyard, focusing on the 18 acres of organic fruit, meadow, and native pollinator sanctuary that make up The Farm Between, and he couldn’t be more excited about it.