ach year, we at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service celebrate the vital role agriculture plays in our daily lives and express our deep appreciation for the people whose work sustains the nation. We want to recognize the agricultural community as key partners in advancing our conservation mission, supporting rural livelihoods and strengthening local economies. Happy National Agriculture Day!
Those who work the land know it best. American farmers, ranchers, growers, producers and private landowners are leading practical, on-the-ground efforts that keep soil healthy, protect water and support wildlife all while maintaining productive operations. Their stewardship keeps working lands productive and local economies strong. We deeply appreciate the hard work these land stewards invest in supporting both our shared livelihoods and our conservation mission.
Across our agency, we work alongside agricultural producers to improve ecosystem health and keep working lands sustainable. Whether restoring native vegetation, improving water quality or creating habitat for pollinators and other wildlife, these partnerships show that conservation and agriculture go hand in hand.
Our Center for Pollinator Conservation partners with producers and agriculture industry leaders to help reverse declines in pollinator populations while keeping crops productive. About 75% of fruit and seed producing crops depend on pollinators, something producers see firsthand every season. Across the country, farmers and ranchers are voluntarily adopting practical tools such as integrated pest management, targeted pesticides applications, adjusted mowing schedules and planting field borders with native flowering plants. The Center works with the Farmers for Monarchs coalition to boost monarch habitat on working farms and ranches through steps like planting milkweed, restoring native forbs and improving migratory corridors. The Center continues to lead innovative, partnership-based approaches to advance pollinator conservation in agriculture through collaborative work with private landowners.
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