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New coalition aims to protect California’s pollinators The California Pollinator Coalition aims to protect the state’s bees and butterflies, something of vital importance to Stanislaus County as almond pollination was the eighth-most profitable commodity locally in 2019, valued at nearly $84 million (Journal file photo). It’s no secret that almonds reign supreme when it comes to crops in Stanislaus County, but it can be easy to forget that pollinators like bees and butterflies are essential for the orchards to thrive. A diverse coalition announced this week is aiming to protect the vital, six-legged friends of farmers in order to make sure that the state’s robust farming industry continues to provide. 

Stanislaus countyUnited statesLaurie davies adamsKaren rossAneal williamsJosette lewisUniversity of californiaCalifornia department of foodAlmond alliance of californiaCurrent california pollinator coalitionCalifornia association of pest control advisersEnvironmental defense fundCalifornia farm bureau federationCalifornia sustainable winegrowing allianceForage associationUniversity of california agriculture