Program Initiatives
Bee to Barrel and Bee to Basket are initiatives designed to recognize and showcase agricultural systems that meaningfully support pollinators, biodiversity, and long-term ecological function.
Bee to Barrel
Vineyards, Hopyards and Cider
Bee to Basket
Apples, Blueberries, Cherries and more
These programs go beyond general sustainability language. They highlight operations that have invested in functional ecological systems—designed to support pollinators, beneficial insects, and the landscapes that sustain them.
Why Participate
As consumers and buyers become more informed, there is increasing demand for transparency and credibility—not just messaging.
Participation in Bee to Barrel or Bee to Basket shows that your operation has gone beyond surface-level sustainability claims and has implemented a science-based system designed to deliver real ecological outcomes.
This distinction helps your product stand out in competitive markets while aligning with the growing expectation for responsible, transparent agricultural practices.
What You Receive
Credible Differentiation
Participating in Bee to Barrel or Bee to Basket demonstrates that your sustainability practices are grounded in real system design—not just taglines or general claims. This is incredibly valuable in todays market.
A Clear, Shareable Story
The science behind these initiatives, clearly connects your production practices directly to measurable environmental outcomes, including pollinator support, biodiversity, and ecosystem health. Transparency is increasingly valued and participation in Bee to Barrel or Bee to Basket goes a step further by encouraging customers, buyers, and distributors to look even deeper and examine for themselves how consciously planting for the health of your vineyard, crop or orchard can also benefits the local ecosystem in a positive feedback loop that strengthens over time. Marketing Material
To easily share your story with others, participants receive ready-to-use materials:
Sticker labels and PNG files that can be used on products, packaging, website and other online materials.
Printable and digital QR codes that link to an in-depth description of the program - It’s benefits to your system in terms of quality, yield and reduced pesticide use; as well as improved soil health, enhanced biodiversity, supporting native pollinators, and investing in the long-term ecological health of the land.
Vineyard signage for visitors and general awareness.
Printable brochures about the program for tabling, markets, showrooms, etc.
Membership in a Growing Movement
Participants become part of a broader initiative focused on improving agricultural landscapes through ecologically functional design. As the program grows, it builds recognition and shared value across producers who are committed to advancing pollinator-supportive systems.
How to Enroll
The easiest way to enroll is by choosing the Premium level service package. The Premium package includes automatic enrollment in Bee to Barrel or Bee to Basket, marketing materials for your use and a follow-up site visit.
Schedule an annual follow-up to ensure your system is still functioning at full potential (cost for marketing materials and site visits not included)
Refer a friend - receive a free site visit! (cost of marketing materials not included)
Enrollment expires after one year. These initiatives are intended to raise awareness and promote investing in true ecological solutions. Cost of enrollment covers the provided marketing materials, labor and travel costs for check-in site visits, and is not intended for profit. Enrollment for 2026 is $600, renewed annually.