Emphasizing Importance of Pollinators During National Pollinator Week

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller marked National Pollinator Week from June 22-28 by urging Texans to recognize the importance of pollinators like bees, butterflies, birds, and bats in sustaining agriculture and natural landscapes. Over 75% of flowering plants and about three-quarters of major food crops rely on animal pollination. Pollinators facilitate the production of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. “Pollinators are essential to Texas agriculture and our food supply,” Miller stated, emphasizing their role in maintaining farm productivity and economic strength.