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Pesticide Risk to Bees

• Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

What we know and what we need to know better

What do we know about the impacts of pesticides on pollinators? What steps do regulatory agencies like the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) take to safeguard our pollinators? Are protections from the EPA adequate or inadequate? 

This talk will dig into our team’s efforts to synthesize the science on this topic while interacting with regulatory agencies, beekeepers, farmers, and the pesticide industry. The talk will also describe some attempts from industry to misinform the public, explain why these attempts occurred and their effectiveness, and how evidence-based legislation on this topic can potentially be improved via public engagement.

THIS EVENT IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED)

BIO:

Randall Cass joined Cornell University as a honey bee extension associate in the spring of 2025. He manages the NYS Beekeeper Tech Team, supports honey bee research, and is an extension resource for beekeepers throughout the state. Previously Randall served as a bee extension specialist at Iowa State University for over seven years, overseeing research, teaching classes, and providing extension to beekeepers in the Midwest. He has also conducted research and collaborated on beekeeping projects internationally in Chile, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ghana, and Sweden. Randall holds a Master of Science from the University of California, Davis and a B.A. from Willamette University.

Fee

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Register

https://bit.ly/lewisbees26

Location

CCE Lewis County
7395 East Road
Lowville, NY 13367

Last updated January 30, 2026