US almond growers to get a boost for planting cover crops

Published Oct 31, 2022

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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has awarded a $1.7 million grant to the Pollinator Partnership and industry partners, including the Almond Board of California, to support honey bee and native pollinator habitat expansion and the use of integrated pest management practices among almond, wine, dairy, and cattle farmers in California. This initiative, part of the California Pollinator Coalition's efforts to provide enhanced habitat for pollinators, marks a significant step towards promoting ecological sustainability in agriculture. The grant is particularly notable for removing income restrictions, making it more accessible to a wider range of almond growers. Further details on the application process and timeline for this funding are anticipated to be announced later in the year, underscoring the commitment of these organizations to practical actions that can help mitigate the challenges faced by pollinators in agricultural areas.

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Almond growers will soon get a sorely needed ray of sunshine in an otherwise dismal year in the form of access to money to support efforts to expand the habitat and forage for honey bees, and other native pollinators now have another pot of money to help them pay for that important work. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced a $1.7 million grant this past summer to the Pollinator Partnership and partners from the California almond, wine, dairy, and cattle industries. The Almond Board is pleased to be a part of this program and, together with Pollinator Partnership, a founding member of the California Pollinator Coalition. The coalition was formed in April 2021 and includes more than 20 agriculture, conservation, and government organizations. Their shared goal is to provide enhanced habitat for pollinators. The state’s almond growers require more than 2 million hives each year, nearly two-thirds of the captive honey bees in the U.S. The grant money will be ...

Source: Growingproduce