Bees & the University of Idaho Extension

Brad Stokes explains Bee City USA & his bee research to youth at the Youth Center at MHAFB in May 2018. (courtesy photo)

Now that the City of Mountain Home is a member of Bee City USA, the topic of “bees” has been buzzing around the local community. Bee City USA is a non-profit organization that recently joined with the Xerces Society, both organizations hope to help conserve insect pollinator communities and species alike throughout the United States. University of Idaho Extension here in Elmore County recently celebrated Mountain Home’s first Pollinator Appreciation Day at the local Farmer’s Market here in Railroad Park. Bees are important for the pollination of numerous native wild plants, agricultural community, backyard gardens and the production of honey. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition.