When
Tuesday June 2, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST
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Where
Olam RanchOhm Rd.
Williams, CA 02030
Directions
- Heading South (North) on I-5: take Hahn Rd exit 569 and turn left (right).
- Continue on Hahn Rd for 2.4 mi.
- Turn left onto Ohm Rd and continue for 2.2 mi.
- Destination will be on the right.
Tips
A reminder to attendees to bring water, a hat, sturdy shoes and sunblock!Contact
Jessa Kay-CruzSenior Pollinator Conservation Specialist
The Xerces Society
(530) 510-0976
jessa@xerces.org
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to General Mills, Muir Glen Organic and Olam.
Photo Credits
Header: Muir Glen hedgerow, photograph by Jessa Kay Cruz, The Xerces Society. Sidebar: Sonoran bumble bee (Bombus sonorus) and lady beetles (Coccinella spp.) on sunflower (Helianthus spp.), photograph courtesy of Anne Reeves.
Farming for Bees and Beneficials:
Using Hedgerows to Attract ‘Good Bugs’ onto Your Farm
Olam Ranch
Williams, California
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Learn how to attract pollinators to farms!
Learn how hedgerows can attract pollinators and other beneficial insects onto farms in this 1/2 day workshop. The event features a tour of a mile-long pollinator and insectary hedgerow that includes
both shrubs and wildflowers. Speakers include top researchers, agricultural professionals, and local
farmers.
*1 Hour Continuing Education Credit Available*
COURSE AGENDA
Presentations:
Welcome and Introduction. Zach Bagley, Olam
Project Background. Eric Mader, The Xerces Society / Tom Rabaey, General Mills
Bees, Beneficials and Contributions to Agriculture. Jessa Kay-Cruz, The Xerces Society
Hedgerows for Insect Pest Management. Rachael Long, UC Cooperative Extension
Planting Hedgerows on Your Farm. Scott Park, Park Farming Organics
Monitoring Hedgerows for Pollinators. Neal Williams and Kimiora Ward, UC Davis
Using Farm Bill Programs for Technical and Financial Assistance. Corey Shake, NRCS
(Break)
Hedgerow Tour:
Plant Species Selection Process. Eric Mader, The Xerces Society
Favorite California Species. Jessa Kay-Cruz, The Xerces Society / Kimiora Ward, UC Davis
Site Preparation, Installation and Management. Zach Bagley and Jessa Kay-Cruz
Hedgerow Costs and Return on Investments. Rachael Long, UC Cooperative Extension
Netting Demonstration and Specimen Viewing. Xerces, UC Davis
Wrap up / Q&A
Additional resources: Eric Mader, The Xerces Society
Q&A: All
ABOUT THE XERCES SOCIETY
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. The Society's Pollinator Conservation Program was launched in 1996, and works with leading native pollinator ecologists to translate the latest research findings into on-the-ground conservation. More information about the Xerces Society is available at www.xerces.org.
