Conservation Training
Trees and Bees: How Agroforestry Benefits Insects and Farmers
March 26, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Webinar
Adding trees to your farm can help both you and the pollinators on your farm in a range of ways. For pollinators, trees can offer critical habitat for overwintering and vital nectar sources. As farm buffers, they can protect areas of your acreage or home from winds and act as a shield against pesticide drift. In this webinar, the Bouska sisters will discuss some of the conservation practices, such as woodlots and pollinator plots, they have put to use on their farm. Zach Burhenn, of Iowa Native Trees and Shrubs, will offer tips on site and species selection, long-term maintenance and the benefits of planting trees on your farm.