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- Experts in Agricultural Forensics and Consulting - John B. Bahme, Ph.D. Agricultural Consultant Education Qualifications & Memberships B.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Biology 1975, University of California, Davis Certified Professional Plant Pathologist Calif. Agricultural Pest Control Advisor (1975-1988) M.S. Plant Pathology 1983, University of California, Berkeley American Phytopathological Society American Society of Agronomy Weed Science Society of America American Society for Horticultural Science Ph.D. Plant Pathology Minors: Nematology & Soil Microbiology 1987, University of California, Berkeley Entomological Society of America Soil Science Society of America Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society California Agricultural Leadership Program, Class XIX Professional Experience Consultant Specializing in Agricultural & Horticultural Forensics:   Bahme & Associates.  Diagnosis and appraisal of loss in tree, vine, field, row, seed, vegetable and ornamental crops. Consultation, investigation, research and expert testimony concerning agricultural chemicals, disease, weeds, insects, nematodes, cultural practices, water, soil, fertility and other crop production factors (1987 to present). Graduate Student and Research Assistant:   University of California, Berkeley.  Laboratory and field evaluation of biological and chemical controls for Erwinia soft rot and root knot nematode of potato (1981-1987). Agricultural Adviser and Missionary, Thailand:   Development and implementation of improved cultural and pest control practices for small farms (1978-1980). Agricultural Pest Control Advisor and Sales Representative:   FMC Corporation, Agricultural Chemicals Group, Yuba City, CA. Management of pathogen, insect, weed, nematode and vertebrate pests of alfalfa, almond, barley, bean, corn, melon, oat, peach, pear, pistachio, prune, rice, rose, sorghum, sugar beet, walnut and wheat (1976-1978). Research Technician:   FMC Corporation, Agricultural Chemicals Group, Richmond, CA. EPA registration of Furadan insecticide for control of grape phylloxera (1976). Bahme & Associates, 10795 Bryne Avenue, Los Molinos, CA  96055 Tel: 530/228-8028  Email: jbahme@comcast.net © 2005 Bahme & Associates

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