Money to research the mysterious disappearance of millions of bees – the country’s prime pollination workforce – was attached to the farm bill thanks largely to honorary Farmgirl Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.
She attached her $86.5 million Pollinator Protection Act, to the massive farm bill, which passed the House on Friday, reports the Daily Green. Now it’s on to the Senate next.
Boxer’s interest in Colony Collapse Disorder is tied to the $2 billion almond crop in California, which Boxer notes demands nearly half of all honey bees in the country.
If the bill passes the Senate, the pollinator money will go to research projects and investigations aimed at solving the mystery of the disappearing honey bees.
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if someone could let us know which flower and plants are best for bees and then hand out vouchers (for free flowers or discount vouchers) to all those who wish to plant helpful bee attracting flowers and plants.
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if someone could let us know which flower and plants are best for bees and then hand out vouchers (for free flowers or discount vouchers) to all those who wish to plant helpful bee attracting flowers and plants.
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