[Pollinator] FW: Supporting Pollinators with Cover Crops

[Matthew Shepherd]

A new publication from SARE about how to use and manage cover crops to
benefit pollinators and other beneficial insects. It was written by Xerces
Society staff members, with contributions from the NRCS.



Matthew







*From:* Sean McGovern [mailto:sare at sare.org]
*Sent:* Monday, November 23, 2015 8:01 AM
*Subject:* Supporting Pollinators with Cover Crops



SARE's new bulletin is now available for free both online and in print.

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*Discover How to Support Pollinators with Cover Crops*



Cover crops can do a lot for your farm. To learn how they can support a
thriving community of pollinators and beneficial insects—which in turn can
improve crop quality and yield—check out SARE’s new 16-page publication, *Cover
Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects*.



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Available for free as either a download or in print, *Cover Cropping for
Pollinators and Beneficial Insects* helps farmers make thoughtful changes
in cover crop selection and management that support pollinators along with
their other goals, such as suppressing weeds, managing nitrogen and
improving soil health.


Pollinators provide a critical service in food production. As honey bees
continue to suffer from Colony Collapse Disorder, providing pollinators
with a healthy on-farm environment is essential. In October, the USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced $4 million in
assistance for Midwestern farmers to plant bee-friendly cover crops,
wildflowers and native grasses to help ensure farm productivity.


*Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects* includes
information on pollinator and beneficial insect ecology, including details
on common cover crop species and their insect attractiveness. It also
addresses the limitations of cover crops, describes relevant crop insurance
regulations and gives guidance on reducing harm to beneficial insects when
cover crops are used in rotation with pesticide-treated crops.


*Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects*
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be ordered for use as a handout at conferences, workshops or field days. It
was written by Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation staff members,
with contributions from the NRCS.

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Phacelia (pictured here) can attract pollinators and beneficial insects to
your farm. *Photo by John Hayden*



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