Contracting for Pollination Services: Overview and Emerging Issues

Brittney K. Goodrich

Choices: The Magazine of Food, Farm, and Resource Issues, 2019, vol. 34, issue 4

Abstract: California almond pollination contracts are becoming more formalized and commonly incorporate minimum standards and incentives for colony strength. On average, growers paid a 5.7% premium for colonies contracted above the industry standard colony strength requirement. Pollination agreements typically include clauses regarding pesticide use, late placement, and beekeeper access to colonies.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; Production Economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.296569

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