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Demonstration Project for Pollinators, Monarch Butterflies and Beneficial Insects

Agreement Number
69611417007
Awardee Name
Xerces Society
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Demonstration Project for Pollinators, Monarch Butterflies and Beneficial Insects
Awardee State/Territory
Iowa
Involved States/territories
Iowa
Award Year
2017
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$66,922.00
Production/Use
Grassland (Includes Pasture/Rangeland)
Resource Concern (Broad)
Habitat
Resource Concern (Specific)
Pollinator habitat
Conservation Practice(s)
Conservation Cover
Project Background
This project's goal was to develop a network of farmers to establish pollinator, beneficial insect or Monarch Butterfly habitat on their farms. These farmers would host field days or otherwise serve as role models in their respective communities.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No