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Rose Lake PMC Hosting Pollinator Workshop


*When:* June 24, 2010

*Where:* USDA NRCS Rose Lake Plant Materi-als Center, 7472 Stoll Rd. East
Lansing, MI

*Why:* The workshop will provide an overview of pollinator-specific language
within the Farm Bill, and how to translate that language into on-the-ground
conservation. The day-long short course will equip conservationists, land
managers, farm educators, and agricultural professionals with the latest
science-based approaches to increasing crop security and reversing the trend
of pollinator decline, especially in heavily managed agricultural
landscapes.

Into topics include:
1. Basic principles of pollinator biology
2. Economics of insect pollination
3. Recognizing native bee species
4. Assessment of pollinator habitat


The first 30 registrants will receive the Xerces Society’s Pollinator
Conservation Toolkit that includes published farm and habitat management
guidelines, fact sheets and nest construction plans and relevant Extension
and NRCS publications. Additional Toolkits will be available for purchase
($20.00).


*How:* Cost: Free (lunch not included). For NRCS Registrations: Please
contact Betsy Dierberger at 517-324-5265 or *[log in to unmask]*.
For Non-NRCS Registrations: Please send an email to *[log in to unmask]* with
your name, af-filiation, mailing address, phone number, or call Ashley
Minnerath at 503-232-6639.  For more Information:

*www.xerces.org/enewsletter/mishortcourse.html. ***

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