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Pollinators

This lesson explores the role of insects in pollination and the pollination needs of different vegetables through hands-on, field-based learning and classroom discussion.

Curriculum

Pollinators Module

Pollination Investigation

This lesson introduces students to which insects visit which flowers, which vegetables require pollination, and why insects are important for pollination.

Facilitator Guide:

Participant Handouts:

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This work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant no. 2021-70033-35833 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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