Mar 30, 2015
New Video Explores Bees and Pollinators

The Horticultural Research Institute has collaborated with AmericanHort, Society of American Florists and the American Floral Endowment to produce an educational video providing information on the industry's role in bee and pollinator stewardship.The Horticultural Research Institute has collaborated with AmericanHort, Society of American Florists and the American Floral Endowment to produce an educational video providing information on the industry's role in bee and pollinator stewardship.

“Protecting Bees & Pollinators: What Horticulture Needs to Know,” illustrates the state of bee and pollinator health; provides information on factors that impact pollinators and the environment including the use of pesticides; and emphasizes the beneficial role horticulture plays in providing healthy and nurturing pollinator ecosystems.

“We know that horticulture provides essential food sources for pollinator populations. And we also know that some consumers are concerned about pesticide use,” says Michael V. Geary, president and CEO of AmericanHort. “To help us answer the tough questions posed by gardeners and consumers, we’ve gathered top minds in conservation, research and pest management to educate and inform us on this issue. We are also funding and leveraging research on best practices for our members.”

The video features experts in the fields of conservation, pollinator research and integrated pest management, including:

  • Vicki Wojcik, Ph.D., Research Director, Pollinator Partnership

  • Richard Cowles, Ph.D., Entomologist, Connecticut Valley Laboratory

  • Andrew Bishop, Ph.D., Managing Director, Green Leaf Plants

  • Zac Browning, Owner, Browning’s Honey Co. Inc.

To view the video, visit www.americanhort.org/AmericanHort/Membership/Private/protect_bees.aspx.