Maximum Yield USA August/September 2020 | Page 6

If we don ’ t do our part to save them , we will see the effects on our harvests and on our ecosystem as a whole .”
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The Best Plants for Pollinators by Monica Mansfield
With bee populations declining , cultivators can make a huge difference by planting bee-friendly plants that will also bring some welcome color and purpose to the garden .
The Growth of Urban Farming in the US by Kent Gruetzmacher
While still a nouveau industry , urban farming is gaining traction and more attention from investors and policy makers who see it as a key to sustainable , fresh food production .
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