Claudio Gratton is an entomology professor at UW-Madison. He released a study last month that connects declining bee populations to declining crop diversity.

Gratton says Wisconsin bees are expert pollinators important for the state's well-known crops, such as cranberries, apples, squash and pumpkins. Bees are also responsible for the state's stunning wildflowers and flower crops.

Claudio Gratton is an entomology professor at UW-Madison. He released a study last month that connects declining bee populations to declining crop diversity.
Gratton says Wisconsin bees are expert pollinators important for the state's well-known crops, such as cranberries, apples, squash and pumpkins. Bees are also responsible for the state's stunning wildflowers and flower crops.

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