Ohio Agricultural Pollinator Friendly Practices

Practices include planting flowering cover crops maintaining hedgerows reducing pesticide use and providing nesting habitat to support pollinators across agricultural landscapes.

Integrated Pest And Pollinator Management

Balancing pest control with pollinator protection through targeted applications and timing reduces non target impacts and supports beneficial insects.

Habitat Provision And Connectivity

Creating continuous floral resources and nesting sites across fields and margins enhances pollinator movement and genetic exchange.

Incentives And Farmer Engagement

Technical assistance and financial incentives encourage adoption of pollinator friendly practices that benefit both production and biodiversity.

Monitoring And Adaptive Strategies

Monitoring pollinator responses guides practice adjustments and demonstrates benefits for crop pollination and ecosystem health.