Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news that broadband internet needs to be expanded in rural areas in America. Next, a look ahead at the long-range weather forecast for farmers. Then, we meet Vicki Wojcik, Dir. of Science Pollinator Partnership. www.Pollinator.org As Research Director she oversees P2’s research program, keeping on top of new and emerging pollinator issues and managing a program set that includes pollinator habitat conservation and landscape management assessments; understanding and enhancing agroecosystems; land-use and pesticide policy review; support for threatened and critical species; and ecosystem service assessments. Vicki says, "It's time to begin bee-friendly farming." Finally, Family Farmer Doug opines that you should invite your community to visit your farm.
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news that broadband internet needs to be expanded in rural areas in America. Next, a look ahead at the long-range weather forecast for farmers. Then, we meet Vicki Wojcik, Dir. of Science Pollinator Partnership. www.Pollinator.org As Research Director she oversees P2’s research program, keeping on top of new and emerging pollinator issues and managing a program set that includes pollinator habitat conservation and landscape management assessments; understanding and enhancing agroecosystems; land-use and pesticide policy review; support for threatened and critical species; and ecosystem service assessments. Vicki says, "It's time to begin bee-friendly farming." Finally, Family Farmer Doug opines that you should invite your community to visit your farm.
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