[Pollinator] Fwd: USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week

Mon Jun 17 09:56:41 PDT 2024

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From: USDA Office of Communications <feedback at usda.gov>
Date: Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Subject: USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week
To: <reed at pollinator.org>

<press at usda.gov>
USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 – During the week of June 17-23, 2024, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing and celebrating National
Pollinator Week. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and
bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the
United States.

“Our nation’s farmers depend on a vibrant ecosystem to feed and fuel
communities, and pollinators are an important part of that ecosystem,” said
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This week and every week, it is
critically important that we protect pollinators and their habitats.
Healthy pollinator populations are essential to the continued success and
well-being of agricultural producers, rural America and the entire U.S.
economy because without them, many of our nation's crops wouldn't be able
to produce as many fruits, nuts or vegetables.”

USDA supports the critical role pollinators play in our food system through
research, data collections, diagnostic services, pollinator health
monitoring, pollinator habitat enhancement programs, pollinator health
grants, and financial assistance programs. As part of USDA’s commitment,
USDA established a Pollinator Subcommittee
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this year that will identify annual USDA strategic pollinator priorities
and will make pollinator health-related recommendations to strengthen USDA
pollinator research efforts in support of USDA’s Science and Research
Strategy
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USDA is keen to understand the collective set of stressors that impact
pollinators, including pests and pathogens; pollinator habitat; and climate
change. This requires that we better understand pollinator needs around
climate adaptation and the entire agricultural ecosystem.

USDA will host a Pollinator Expo on Friday, June 21, 2024 (no rain date),
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EDT) on the Jaime L. Whitten lawn, on
Jefferson Drive, SW (next to the Smithsonian Metro Station), in conjunction
with the USDA Farmers Market. The event is an opportunity for the public to
explore and learn about pollinator health and how these powerhouses help
bring food to your table.

Learn more about USDA pollinator work at www.usda.gov/pollinators
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USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways.
USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more
resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all
producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all
communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and
producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic
investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural
America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing
systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America.
To learn more, visit www.usda.gov
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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