- News
- Pest Control
Natural predators such as wasps and birds help reduce populations of pests that destroy plants on farms. - Pollination
Many of the world's staple crops are pollinated by insects, birds, bats and other animals. - Productive Soil
A variety of living organisms take part in the decomposition processes that create soils and make nutrients available for plants to use. - Resistance to Disease and Pests
Genetic diversity helps to provide resistance to disease and pests – mass production of a single crop variety makes it easier for a disease or pest to wipe-out the entire crop.
Did You Know?
The essential agricultural processes made possible by Earth's biodiversity:
Grantees
The John and Elizabeth Veenstra Foundation' contributions reflect its commitment to bringing health and wellness to land, animals, food supply and people. Our program areas are broken down into three (3) programs. We recently received approval for our 501 (C) (3) status and we have not yet issued grants.
- Food Supply - TBA
- Livestock - TBA
- Land and Small Farm Preservation - TBA
2010 Contributions
Date |
Title |
September 2010 |
501 (3)C Status approved – June 2009 - Grant Review process to begin for the 2009-2010 period |