Bees in Crisis
Bees pollinate much of our food, and beekeepers report their industry is on the verge of
Pollinators
Be a Minnesota Pollinator Champion
Eighty-seven percent of Minnesotans agree that pollinator declines in the state are a huge concern. In the 2016-2017 season, Minnesota beekeepers reported losing more than 50 percent of their bees, and many of the state’s 400 species of native bees are also in decline. But
Help Protect Minnesota Pollinators
In 2016, Minnesota took steps to become the most pollinator-friendly state in the country — but our work isn’t done. Harmful pesticide seed coatings are still a big problem for bees across the state. Download the factsheet and learn how you can help protect Minnesota