Pollinator Sanctuaries & The Bee Boom
Source: US Department of Energy Overview As they travel from flower to flower, bees and other insects carry pollen with them from one plant to the next. This is crucial for flowering plants to reproduce. According to the USDA, pollinators are responsible for the growth of 35% of the world’s food supply. This substantially boosts the crop yields of everything from apples to soybeans. The National Library of Medicine reports that pollinators contribute over $16 billion to US GDP alone,