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Assignment:

I feel strongly about the use of certain pesticides, specifically neonics, as these types are harmful to bees. Most people are not aware that bees, and other pollinators, are essential in producing 1/3 of our food supply. We would not be able to grow watermelons without bees! Because I love food and want many foods that rely on pollination to continue to be around for decades to come, I plant plants/flowers around my home that attract pollinators and can provide a home for their nesting. This is one attempt to help keep pollinators thriving. I also teach my children to respect bees and to never step on them. If we see one drowning in the pool, we fish them out and put them on a plant for their wings to dry. I am also hosting a bee meeting for my daughter's daisy (Girl Scouts) troop to teach them about the value of bees. They will plant a pollinator friendly plant at home from seed and take care of the plant to help future pollinators.

I hope this example helps you see the realness I am looking for. Nothing abstract here, only practical things we can actually do.

Your discussion post should include the following:

• Describe a topic that inspired you from this week's module.
• Explain at least one practical strategy, in detail, that you (or individuals) may be able to implement in daily life to improve either food availability or food accessibility.
• Explain at least one practical strategies, in detail, that the community in which you live, could implement to improve either food availability or food accessibility. Note: you may choose a strategy that has both a personal and community level, like my example above.