|Articles|July 22, 2022

Income from honey-bee pollination

Fun fact! The income from direct honey-bee pollination of U.S. agriculture can far exceed the value of wax and honey. In 2017, income from direct honey-bee pollination was estimated to be $453 million.

The income from direct honey-bee pollination of U.S. agriculture can far exceed the value of wax and honey. In 2017, income from direct honey-bee pollination was estimated to be $453 million. Almond trees are one example of a crop entirely dependent on honey-bee pollination.


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