Welcome to Northeast Pollinator Plants — Vermont Pollinator Protection Committee

Many states across the country are preparing Pollinator Protection Plans in response President Obama's memorandum in June 2014 requesting an interagency Task Force to create a "Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators".  I am honored to be selected to serve on the Vermont Pollinator Protection Committee that was formed this September, 2016, as representing vegetable farmers along with our close friend, John Hayden of The Farm Between, representing tree fruit farmers. For those interested in following our work:   http://agriculture.vermont.gov/food_safety_consumer_protection/apiary/pollinator-protection The following outlines our tasks. 1)      Evaluate the status in Vermont of the U.S. Department...