Helping Monarch Butterflies

The video discusses efforts by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to invest $4 million in helping Midwest and southern Great Plains farmers and ranchers plant milkweed and nectar-rich plants to attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Monarch populations have significantly decreased due to the decline in native plants like milkweed, which is essential for monarch caterpillars. The initiative aims to enhance monarch migration by ensuring they have the right food sources and also benefits other pollinators like honey bees. Landowners interested in participating should contact their local NRCS office.

What has caused the significant decrease in monarch populations over the past two decades?

What should landowners do if they are interested in participating in the conservation program?