Pollination Service Contract Examples

Communication is key between growers and commercial beekeepers. 

Make sure that your contract includes the following important information:

1. Number and minimum size of colonies
2. Dates that colonies will be on site
3. Agreed price and payment dates
4. Agrochemicals that will used when bees are on site
5. Liability

• Managing Alternative Pollinators - Sample pollination contract 
• Project Apis m. - Sample almond pollination agreement
• Cornell University - Sample pollination services contract
• University of Delaware - Pollination contracts
• University of Florida - Sample pollination agreement
• University of Minnesota - Guidelines for cranberry pollination
• Pacific Northwest Extension - Evaluating honey bee colonies for pollination: A guide for commercial growers and beekeepers

The most important thing is that there is good, clear communication between growers and beekeepers.  

Photo by Rufus Isaacs, Michigan State University.