A Century Farm’s Legacy of Monarch Habitat: The Bumann Family Story
*These videos were produced in collaboration with the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium. On a farm in Ida County, Iowa, a family of […]
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Pollinator Week: Farmers Speak Up for Monarchs and Other Pollinators
Every year, Pollinator Week brings together growers, conservationists, gardeners, and advocates from across North America to raise awareness for the bees, butterflies, […]
This Mothers Day, Plant Something that Lasts
Flowers have always been how we say I love you in May. But what if this Mother’s Day, the flowers you gave kept blooming […]
Spotlight on Partnership and Stewardship: Monarch Conservation in Action
One of the greatest strengths of Farmers for Monarchs is our members. When farmers, conservation organizations, and agricultural companies come together around […]
Western Monarch Count Shows Slight Uptick but Population Remains Near Historic Lows
Each winter, monarch butterflies west of the Rocky Mountains perform one of North America’s most remarkable migrations, traveling to hundreds of overwintering […]
Planting with Purpose: Eric Lindberg’s Journey in Pollinator Habitat
Eric Lindberg has always had a deep appreciation for the natural world. A farmer with a background in biology and wildlife management, […]
Farmers Need to Hear From Other Farmers
At Farmers for Monarchs, we know that the best conservation stories come straight from the source—you. Whether you’ve enrolled in the Conservation […]
Encouraging Rebound in Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population
The latest annual survey of the eastern monarch butterfly population reveals a significant and hopeful increase, according to World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Mexico […]
New EPA Approaches Enhance Collaboration and Conservation Efforts for Farmers
New EPA Approaches Enhance Collaboration and Conservation Efforts for Farmers The approaches follow settlement of litigation challenging the agency’s compliance with the […]
Final Monarch Listing Decision Timeline Among Topics Addressed at FFM Plenary Meeting
Where are the monarchs now? The monarch migration is now moving through Iowa and has entered northern Kansas. By the week of […]