Just like humans, honey bees are better able to deal with stressors if properly nourished.  With good nutrition, bees are better able to fend off parasites and pathogens and stay strong in the face of pesticides and other stressors.

​Healthier bees mean stronger hives and better pollination.

Seeds for Bees increases the diversity, density, and duration of available bee forage in California orchards and farms, while improving sustainability and supporting good land stewardship. 

This win-win situation benefits both beekeeper and grower by providing better nutrition for bees, adding organic matter to the grower’s soil, increasing water infiltration, reducing erosion, and providing a natural weed control.

• 1st year Seeds for Bees enrollees are eligible for a $2,000 discount off their total seed purchase.
• 2nd year enrollees are eligible for a $1,000 discount off their total seed purchase.
• Shipping is always free for all orders throughout the enrollee’s participation in Seeds for Bees.
• Project Apis m. seed mixes are available for purchase at any time of the year. Custom seed mixes are available upon inquiry. Pricing is subject to change annually.
• A limited number of new enrollees will be accepted each year based on available funding.
• Project Apis m. has sole discretion for final enrollment decisions.
• Project Apis m. has the right to refuse any applicant at any time.

To enroll in the SFB program enrollees must:

• Reside in California
• Complete an application online or contact Billy Synk to apply.
• Grow honey bee pollinated crops (including seed production), nuts, or fruits.
• Growers of wind pollinated crops may be considered for enrollment based on additional information provided in grower’s application.
• Agree to submit 2 photos per year and complete a short annual survey
• A short phone consultation with the Seeds for Bees program manager is required as the last step to finalize a participant’s enrollment if accepted.