Bees, perhaps are one of the most underrated and beneficial insects that we have recently gone over, and seen on our local farm. One of the main influences for understanding Bees was a documentary that we watched in class. In that we learned about the various crops and species that depend on Bees for their very own existence. That includes us, Bees are responsible for pollinating nearly 85% of all food crops for humans. On the other hand some examples of Bee dependent crops include beans, tomatoes, onions and carrots, not to mention the hundreds of other vegetables, oilseeds and fruits that are dependent upon bees for pollination. To United States Agriculture alone, the yearly Honey Bee pollination value can be counted up in the billions. It goes to show the importance of maintaining certain species in order to have a sustainable ecosystem. In this specific case such a small insect which has such a vital role in many ecosystems. There have been efforts recently within the SustAg crew to plant new flowers and other supporting companion crops to incentivize more Bees to come and pollinate throughout our farm. We recognize their significance and are doing what we can to support their population locally.
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