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Farming for native bees

Agreement Number
12-252
Awardee Name
The Regents of the University of California
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Farming for native bees
Awardee State/Territory
California
Involved States/territories
California
Award Year
2012
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$116,656.00
Production/Use
Farmland Horticultural
Natural Areas
Resource Concern (Broad)
Habitat
Resource Concern (Specific)
Pollinator habitat
Conservation Practice(s)
Structures for Wildlife
Project Background
This project proposes to provide a stable, cost-effective and sustainable supplement to honeybee pollination through the establishment of new Habitats that will conserve and protect California’s native bees. The project will also educate Californians about native bees and their critical importance to agriculture.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Gordon Frankie