AR/OK Master Slides - Native Pollinators in Agriculture

126 Pages·2012·21.23 MB·English

by  Darlene Robbins

Native Pollinators
Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project
In Agriculture
Project

Arkansas and Oklahoma Partners Workshop
October 30, 2012

Rudy Rice
Project Chair
Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project
Background:
 Launched in 2006 and sponsored by the National
Association of State Conservation Agencies
 Initial focus using “free” pollination services as a way
to “sell” conservation practices to farmers
 Now concentrating on valuable co-benefits:
improved soil and water quality, biodiversity and
reduced maintenance costs
Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project
Project Leaders
Twenty member Steering Committee composed of
fruit, vegetable and nut producers; entomologists;
conservationists; along with industry and academic
advisors
Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project
Objectives
 Showcase how good, basic conservation practices
can benefit pollinators, farm productivity and
profitability
 Create an integrated group of federal, state and local
conservation programs that work in harmony to
facilitate the establishment of native pollinator
habitat that provides multiple co-benefits.
Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project
Pollinator Basics
 Declines in pollinator populations are a critical issue
and major threat.
 Native pollinators can’t replace managed bees but
they provide significant pollination services.
 15 % of the value of U.S. fruit, nut, vegetable and
field crop production can be attributed to pollination
services from native pollinators.
 Many “fact gaps”.
 Limited grower awareness of contributions of native
pollinators.
Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project
Areas of Focus


Economic Indicators

Communications Outreach

Enabling Policy

Educational Programs
Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project
Fruits and Nuts
2001-2003 Average Value ($millions)

 Value of Crop $11,654

 Value from insect pollination $ 6,065 (52% dependent)

 Value from managed pollinators $ 5,057

 Value from native pollinators $ 1,009 (16.6%)
Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project
Apples
2001-2003 Average Value ($millions)

 Value of Crop $1,585

 Value from insect pollination $1,585 (100% dependent)

 Value from managed pollinators $1,422

 Value from native pollinators $ 163 (10.3%)
Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project
Vegetables
2001-2003 Average Value ($millions)

 Value of Crop $ 4,087

 Value from insect pollination $ 3,828 (94% dependent)

 Value from managed pollinators $ 3,227

 Value from native pollinators $ 601 (15%)
Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project
Field Crops
2001-2003 Average Value ($millions)

 Value of Crop $ 28,753

 Value from insect pollination $ 10,191 (35% dependent)

 Value from managed pollinators $ 8,722

 Value from native pollinators $ 1,469 (17%)