September 4th was National Wildlife Day! This day was founded in 2005, and serves to bring awareness of endangered animals nationally and globally that need to be preserved and rescued each year. We also acknowledge zoos, animal sanctuaries, farms and ranches for everything they do to help preserve this planet’s animals and educate the public about conservation – especially children, our animal’s future caretakers and conservationists!

How does wildlife benefit farming? Wildlife provides many benefits to farmers. These “ecosystem services” include crop pollination, breakdown of organic matter to provide nutrients for crops, contaminant degradation and agricultural pest control.

How does farming benefit wildlife? Sustainable agriculture practices on farms, forests, and ranches benefit wildlife by improving soil health, water quality, and plant diversity. And they also create profitable, productive agricultural land that is more resilient to drought, fire, and other natural disturbances.

To learn more about #NationalWildlifeDay, visit: http://www.nationalwildlifeday.com/