It’s Time to Bee Better

When most of us think of bees, we think of the Western honeybee: those familiar, sociable, hive-dwelling insects with the...

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Born to Be Wild

Animal-pollinated crops account for about a third of our food — over $14 billion in annual crop production in the U.S. alone, including some of our most nutritious foods like almonds, apples and blueberries.

Alex Taylor Apr 13

IGT Digital Short: Behind the Scenes of Bee Better

IGT Digital follows inspectors at a training onBee Better, a pollinator conservation certification offered in partnership by The Xerces Society and Oregon Tilth.

Chris Roddy Jun 16

In Memoriam of Andrew Rodman

Andrew's vision, belief and stewardship of IGT have made it a treasured resource, elevating Oregon Tilth’s profile nationally. We are indebted to him. We are thankful for him. We are proud of him.

Chris Roddy Apr 13

The Originals

North America boasts a stunning array of more than 4,000 native bees that play a quiet, integral role in our agricultural and native landscape.

Alyssa Martinez Neumann Apr 13

Eat Me

Though insects’ abilities to control pests have taken a backseat to insecticides, many agricultural producers are now encouraging those natural enemies to take on the pests.

Aaron Anderson Apr 13

IGT Web Extra: The Secret Lives of Native Bees

Everyone knows the honey bee — but do you know the thousands of native bees in your backyard? Bees are remarkable creatures, but we know surprisingly little about them.

Maura Paxton Apr 13

A Man, a Microscope and a Blueberry

Rufus Isaacs is a professor of entomology and Extension specialist at Michigan State University, focused on insect ecology and behavior to develop insect pest management practices for sustainable crop production.

Chris Roddy Apr 13

IGT Web Extra: Keeping Solitary Bees

Thinking about starting a bee sanctuary? Emily and Rebekah at Bee Thinking cover all of the...

Maura Paxton Apr 13

Good to the Last Drop

It takes nearly 10 minutes for the men to put on the heavy canvas suits....

Marianne Landzettel Apr 13

IGT Web Extras: A Ghost in the Making

Natural history photographer Clay Bolt is on a multi-year quest to tell the stories of our native bees.

Maura Paxton Apr 13

From the Ground Up

Local ordinances are strengthening neighborhood awareness of pollinator protection, but it’s too soon to tell whether these grassroots efforts can drive broad-based change.

Kathryn Rogers Apr 13

Perspectives: 3 Questions for Changemakers

Hear from some of the leading changemakers and visionaries helping create a brighter food future.

Chris Roddy Apr 13

IGT Web Extra: Rufus Isaacs & Project GREEEN

Michigan State University entomologist Rufus Isaacs explains the importance of bees, pollination and insects in blueberry production.

Maura Paxton Apr 13

Membership Spotlight: Organic Seed Alliance

As a lifetime nonprofit organization member, Organic Seed Alliance is dedicated to engagement, community and supporting our shared values.

Chris Roddy Apr 13

IGT Conversations: Nellie McAdams of Rogue Farm Corps

Chris Roddy Apr 10

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Born to Be Wild

IGT Digital Short: Behind the Scenes of Bee Better

In Memoriam of Andrew Rodman

The Originals

Eat Me

IGT Web Extra: The Secret Lives of Native Bees

A Man, a Microscope and a Blueberry

IGT Web Extra: Keeping Solitary Bees

Good to the Last Drop

IGT Web Extras: A Ghost in the Making

From the Ground Up

Perspectives: 3 Questions for Changemakers

IGT Web Extra: Rufus Isaacs & Project GREEEN

Membership Spotlight: Organic Seed Alliance

IGT Conversations: Nellie McAdams of Rogue Farm Corps

Advancing dialogue that supports equitable food & agriculture

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