We’re supporting American farmers to protect bees

• Offer forage providing good nutrition for bees on at least 3% of land. Forage can be temporary, including cover crops.
• Provide bloom of different flowering plants throughout the growing season, especially in early spring and late autumn. There is no minimum land coverage for seasonal bloom.
• Offer clean water for bees if not inhibited by government-mandated water restrictions.
• Provide permanent habitat for nesting through features such as hedgerows, natural brush, buffer strips, or bare ground.
• Practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM); reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals. To learn more click here.
• Pay the annual $45 certification fee.

Bee Friendly Farming® GARDEN is specifically designed for home, community and public gardeners who promote and provide habitat and pollinator health in non-commercial settings.

BFF GARDEN has been designed to distinguish these members from commercial farming enterprises or sponsors, as well as highlighting gardeners who follow the specified guidelines in providing for pollinators and offering a diverse and permanent habitat source at a scale at or above a small home garden.

In addition, BFF GARDEN registration means limiting or avoiding the use of harmful pesticides on blooming plants, and paying the annual registration fee.

BFF GARDEN membership does not include logo use except in special circumstances. Contact the BFF team for use information. Habitat signs and support are available, as well as the opportunity to be featured on the WBF blog.