Cover crop almond, February. Photo credit: Billy Synk, Pollinator Partnership
4. Provide permanent habitat for nesting through features such as hedgerows, natural brush, buffer strips, or bare ground. 5. Practice Integrated Pest Management to reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals. How to apply for Bee Friendly Farming? Create an account and apply at the BFF login page (www.pollinator.org/bff-cert/apply). When necessary, BFF team members will reach out for follow-up information. Before certification can be awarded, all information must be verified. Certification decisions will be delivered 4–6 weeks after submission of all necessary documents and information. To qualify for Blue Diamond ’s OSIP, you must submit your materials to Pollinator Partnership by April 12, 2024 .
•List of non-cropped, flowering plant species provided for bee forage. •A farm map with detailed information including habitat, forage, and water locations clearly labeled. •Details on your operations pest management protocol, including monitoring/identification practices, decision- making steps, prevention techniques, intervention (application conditions, drift management, etc.), evaluation, and resistance management. To upload additional photos, maps, and pertinent material, email bff @ pollinator.org. Proof of current good standing in other accepted certifications will allow you to bypass significant portions of the application form, such as the California Almond Stewardship Platform, California Certified Organic Farmers, USDA Certified Organic, and others are all programs that will help expedite your application process. If your specific certification option is not available in the application, please reach out to bff @ pollinator.org for more information or to have it considered.
To Include: ● •Photos of your:
•Habitat •Forage •Clean water provided for the bees
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