Pollinator Safety
How to protect pollinators in your yard or garden.
Pollinator health is critical in the United States. Did you know one third of all agricultural output depends onpollinators? We can’t live without them. These insects and other animal pollinators are vital to the production of healthy crops for food, fibers, edible oils, medicines, and other products.
Your choices matter! There are recognized, undesirable effects associated with the application and misuse of chemicals inside and outside your home. Explore below to learn how you can protect pollinators and the ones you love year-round!
How to protect pollinators in your yard or garden.
How to protect children from harmful chemicals.
How to purchase and prepare foods for your children.
How to uncover the source of your purchased foods.
Discover noteworthy pollinator news & research-based articles.
Our information is provided to us by Cooperative Extension, a network of experts and educators housed at land-grant institutions across the country and US territories.
Visit our blog for a deep dive into current topics involving our food. Click here for more information on how to grow your own food sustainably by protecting pollinators in your yard or garden.
For general inquiries please contact Kara Maddox of NPSEC (The National Pesticide Safety Education Center).