Extension
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| 1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1123.1) | 410 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of wildlife habitat, management, or damage identification or control |
| 1123.2) | 200 |
Number of people who implemented one or more practices related to wildlife habitat, management, and/or damage |
| 1123.4) | 200 |
Number of acres impacted by practices relating to wildlife habitat, management or damage |
| 1123.41) | 360 |
Number of people who shared information or advocated that native wildlife has a value and purpose. |
Author: Michelle Simon
Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education
Boone County, Kentucky has a population of 133,581; 9.9% of which is considered food insecure and 7.11% considered at or below the poverty level for the state of Kentucky. Couple this with the Northern Kentucky Tribune statistic of being ranked the top third county in Kentucky for the likelihood of being in a motor vehicle accident caused by deer, ignited the idea for a deer donation program in the county. Boone County Agriculture Agent and Environmental Agent partnered with the Kentucky D
Author: Lacey Kessell
Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education
Nearly 10% of Boone County, Kentucky’s population is unsure if they have enough funds to put food on the table consistently for themselves and their family. The county is also ranked third in the state vehicle accidents caused by deer. Although seemly unrelated, these two issues formulated an idea with Boone County Extension’s Environmental and Agriculture agents. Boone County Extension partnered with KY Hunters for the Hungry, Glier’s Meats and University of
