New USDA Labeling Program for Pesticide-Free, Pollinator-Friendly Plants.
This bill establishes a voluntary USDA certification program allowing producers to label plants as "pollinator-friendly." This means consumers can easily identify and purchase plants that are native, beneficial to pollinators like bees and butterflies, and grown without pesticides prohibited in organic farming. This provides transparency and supports environmental conservation efforts by promoting safer gardening choices.
Key points
Creates an official USDA label for plants certified as safe and beneficial for pollinators.
Certified plants must be native to the U.S. and grown without using pesticides banned in organic production.
The label requires instructions prohibiting retailers from applying pesticides to the plant before sale, ensuring the plant remains safe for pollinators.
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