Can chemical-free beekeeping save the world?
Present unscientific evidence suggests organic methods might help save a third of our food crops world-wide. The health of the ecosystem we depend on is at risk; agricultural production should encourage more biological pest control and rely less on pesticides. Most agricultural research is focused on plant bioengineering, crop yields and chemical solutions. Little research has been conducted on native pollinator populations, which are adapted to local conditions but also suffer from loss of habitat and introduced pathogens. More studies are needed to understand impacts of the conventional agricultural system we have imposed on the landscape and the long-term effect it has on pollinators and other wild species. Property owners can help. Diverse plantings provide food and shelter for wild insect, bird and animal survival. We all know that as natural areas continue to be developed throughout the world for production and urban uses, wild populations disappear. Organic farmers and gardener
