Wisconsin Beekeeping
Honey bess pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food. They also sustain our ecosystems and produce our natural resources by helping plants reproduce.
Honey bees travel from plant to plant carrying pollen on their bodies in a vital interaction that allows the transfer of genetic material critical to the reproductive system of most flowering plants — the very plants that bring us countless fruits, vegetables, and nuts, ½ of the world’s oils, fibers and raw materials; prevent soil erosion, and increase carbon sequestration
This nearly invisible ecosystem service is a precious resource that requires attention and support — and in disturbing evidence found around the globe, is increasingly in jeopardy.
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Beekeeping Articles
Please Help Native Pollinators
Ask the Wisconsin Dept of Transportation to replace the planting of non-native grasses with pollinator-friendly native plants along Wisconsin roadways. Provide a corridor for Bees, Butterflies and Birds to move through the State and restore the natural beauty of our roadways.
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7 Ways To Use Fall Leaves
One of the very best sources of organic matter is autumn leaves. Now it's time to reap the season's most abundant crop - leaves. Here are 7 ways to put autumn leaves to work.
The Problem With Honey Bees
Scientists warn that the millions of introduced honey bees pose a risk to native species, outcompeting them for pollen and altering fragile plant communities.
YIKES! Invasive Jumping Worms
Jumping worms grow more rapidly, reproduce more quickly and consume more nutrients than other earthworms in the State. Once jumping worms become established, they quickly transform soil into dry, granular pellets with a texture like discarded coffee grounds.
