Almond growers and beekeepers are both in the thick of some of the hardest times either industry has faced. What we need now are strong partnerships to keep our investments healthy and profitable, especially between beekeepers and almond producers. Whatever we want to say about where almonds should be grown now or in the future, or how much or how little, one thing remains true: Apis mellifera has been pollinating Prunus dulcis for millennia. That relationship is resilient and should continue to bring nourishment to people around the world, including to the beekeepers and almond producers!
We, as almond producers, are first in line after the bees wake up. We are also proud to say that we are the largest bee- pollinated crop in the world. This means we contribute directly to Apis m .’s ability to decline or to thrive, as we have for a very long time. With clear communication, contracts, and smart and strategic programs, may beekeepers and almond growers work together to protect each other’s investments for years to come. Let’s (continue to) get to work.
Rory Crowley, Director of Habitat Programs, Project Apis m . Rory@ProjectApism.org
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