They plant more than 200,000 sunflowers in Oaxaca, Mexico, to save bees

Published Jan 26, 2022

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In the agricultural community of Oaxaca, Mexico, around 80 farmers have created a 3 hectare sunflower sanctuary, home to an estimated 200,000 sunflowers, to help protect bees from extinction. This initiative not only aims to conserve bees by providing them with a favorable environment for pollination but also combats climate change due to sunflowers' resilience and ability to create small ecosystems. The project, which started in 2019, also includes the cultivation of native corn and is pioneering the concept of 'agritourism,' offering visitors an opportunity to connect with nature and support the project through tourism. The sunflowers, known for their nutritional benefits and use in various applications, are planted in March, making it the optimal time to visit. This initiative highlights the importance of bee conservation and the benefits of sunflower cultivation while promoting ecological tourism.

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Although we are not aware of it, our destiny is fully linked to that of the bees. To put it in perspective: 70 of the 100 most consumed crops depend on pollination, a process carried out by these incredible insects. On the other hand, for many Mexicans, especially those who live in regions where honey is traditionally produced (such as Oaxaca and the Yucatan Peninsula), bees are a treasure that goes beyond the ecological and moves towards the symbolic and identity. On the other hand, these small animals are in danger of extinction and it is our responsibility to rescue them. We are two fully connected species and now it's our turn to give them back. Sunflower fields in Oaxaca to save the bees With this in mind, around 80 Oaxacan farmers came together to cultivate a huge sanctuary (approximately 3 hectares) populated by 200,000 sunflowers; cultivation that, among other advantages, provides the perfect environment for the conservation of bees. Sunflowers, a species endemic to ...

Source: MXagronoticias