up the database for her chemical “library’ of samples this winter, using the information from bits of bird feathers she has run through the spectrometer. It can run 300 samples in one
night.
Neuhauser says the project is very interesting and because it deals with an invasive species of non-native bird, chemistry and agriculture, it’s a good fit for research in the Okanagan.
With a background in conservation biology and environmental science, she plans to go into agrology. Unfortunately, Neuhauser is having trouble finding people willing to gather sample of juvenile starlings in the Prince George area, so it’s the one area of the province missing in her “library.’
If you can help, e-mail her at:
jessiclarke@hotmail.com Growers currently use such controversial methods as noise cannons to try and protect their crops from starlings, along with less intrusive methods such as mechanized birds of prey, crop netting or live birds of prey,
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B.C. Grape Growers Association administrator Connie Bielert says they continue to trap birds, but they are always interested in information
on where the birds are gathering. As well, she says, they are interested in locating any traps that are no longer being used, which you would like to donate to the program.
BC FARM BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES PROGRAM
Does your farm business have the financial information and plans you need to make the best management decisions for you and your family?
The Farm Business Advisory Services program is designed to enable producers to make more informed decisions and strengthen their farm business.
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