Examining Kentucky's Protections for Pollinators

Authors

Dylan Diedrich, University of Kentucky

Abstract

Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, are an essential part of agriculture in the United States, with fifteen to thirty percent of crops eaten in the U.S. being pollinated by bees alone. Bees are responsible for an industry worth billions of dollars. Kentucky has many programs in place to inform individuals on how to protect pollinators and ensure optimal outcomes for pollinator health. However, these programs primarily work on an educational level and lack significant enforcement mechanisms to ensure that pollinators are protected from hazardous pesticides.

Document Type

Blog Post

Publication Date

4-21-2025

Notes/Citation Information

Dylan Diedrich, Examining Kentucky's Protections for Pollinators, The KJEANRL Blog (April 21, 2025), https://perma.cc/34KJ-55RW.

Repository Citation

Diedrich, Dylan, "Examining Kentucky's Protections for Pollinators" (2025). KJEANRL Blog. 705.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/law_kjeanrlblog/705