2019 December Board Book

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Tricolored Blackbird Research

BACKGROUND: Over the past five years, California dairy farmers – particularly in the San Joaquin Valley – are facing growing pressure related to efforts to protect tricolored blackbirds. OBJECTIVE: To conduct research on how to best draw tricolored birds away from nesting on dairies, and/or mitigate the negative effects of tricolors nesting on dairies. INDUSTRY BENEFIT: Multi-stakeholder collaboration aimed at reducing economic burdens and improving animal welfare and industry reputation. Researchers: Audubon California California Farm Bureau Dairy Cares Several other groups/organizations Timeline: 5 years (2020 – 2024 Budget Periods, $15,000 each year Totaling $75,000)

2020 CMAB Budget Request: $ 15,000

CDRF 2020 Proposed Budget and Projects