COMPANION PLANTING OF SUNFLOWERS IN VINEYARDS FOR PEST BIRD MANAGEMENT

FNC21-1314 (project overview)

Project Type: Farmer/Rancher

Funds awarded in 2021: $25,670.00

Projected End Date: 01/31/2023

Grant Recipient: Walker Homestead Farm & Winery, INC

Region: North Central

State: Iowa

Project Coordinator:

Kristy Walker

Walker Homestead Farm & Winery, INC

Description:

Presentation Description in the Conference Schedule: Across two growing seasons, Kristy Walker (Walker Homestead Farm and Winery), Chris Larsen (Compass Hill Vineyard) and John Barber (Ottawa Vineyards) experimented with companion planting of sunflowers in vineyards to (1) evaluate effectiveness in minimizing damage from pest birds and (2) compare overall labor and profitability between netting and companion planting of sunflower as methods for bird control in vineyards. This presentation will share findings, the pros and cons, lessons learned as well as their plans moving forward.

Type:

Conference/Presentation Material

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

Kristy Walker, Walker Homestead Farm & Winery; Chris Larsen, Compass Hill Vineyard; John Barber, Ottawa Vineyards

Target audience:

Farmers/Ranchers

URL:

https://www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/

Ordering info:

Kristy Walker
info@walker-homestead.com
Walker Homestead Farm & Winery, INC
3867 James Ave SW
Iowa City, IA 52246

This product is associated with the project "Companion Planting of Sunflowers in Vineyards for Pest Bird Management"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.