Water Offer clean water for bees when managed bees are on site, unless restricted by government-imposed water limits. You must provide location and source of clean water for bees if managed pollinators are brought onto the property at any time from early spring to late fall. IPM Utilize integrated pest management to reduce or eliminate chemical use. You will need to provide: • Your IPM system, including pests treated, monitoring, decision making, prevention techniques and more. • Alternatively, proof of an accepted certification can waive the IPM section. • For highest-tier points, you must provide either proof of an approved qualification or detailed information covering all IPM strategy components.
2. Pollinator Partnership requires up to six weeks to review applications. All materials must be submitted by March 20, 2026, for review before the May 1, 2026 OSIP deadline. 3. Monitor your email for questions regarding your application. 4. If no response is received within six weeks, or if you have questions, contact bff@pollinator.org. Already Submitted Your CASP Self-Assessment and Are BFF Eligible? Follow These Steps: 1. Visit pollinator.org/bff-cert/apply to create an account or continue an existing application. 2. Select “Add a Farm” in your BFF profile for new applications. 3. Complete the “About Your Farm” section, including your best phone number and email address.
4. Under “Existing Certifications or Audit Files,” select “California Almond Stewardship Platform” and upload your CASP Assessment Progress Report. 5. Complete all “Bee Forage and Habitat” questions. Photo uploads are required for: a. Bee forage b. Water sources (if applicable) c. Nesting habitat d. Permanent habitat acreage e. Total habitat acreage
Additional Information 1. Orchard locations:
a. Orchards within a two-mile radius and under the same management may be included in one application. All land/ habitat features within this radius must be owned/ managed by the same entity. b. Orchards outside this radius require separate applications and fees.
Cody Wilson, Agricultural Manager, Pollinator Partnership
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