While farmers throughout the West have plowed up the ground where alkali bees nest in order to grow crops, farmers in Walla Walla County in Washington State have welcomed the alkali bee with open arms.
In fact, if you’re driving in Walla Walla County, you might come across a sign that tells you to slow down for bees. Take a look here to read the love story between alkali bees and the alfalfa farmers of Walla Walla County.
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