As almond blossoms cover the landscape in California’s Central Valley, honeybees arrive from across the United States. These bees play a crucial role in pollinating crops and supporting global food security and biodiversity more broadly. In fact, pollinators are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat.
Despite their importance, honeybees face significant risks that threaten their health and, consequently, agricultural stability. To address these challenges, California almond growers have invested in research, practices and partnerships focused on honeybees and native pollinators alike, making the industry a leader in science-based pollinator stewardship.
Learn more in this exclusive article for Open Access Government by Josette Lewis, Chief Scientific Officer at the Almond Board of California, in which she outlines the actions the almond industry is taking to protect pollinators and the future of agriculture.
Read Josette’s article here.