Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2021

Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022

1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education
1123.41)	56	Number of people who shared information or advocated that native wildlife has a value and purpose.
1123.4)	0	Number of acres impacted by practices relating to wildlife habitat, management or damage
1123.2)	0	Number of people who implemented one or more practices related to wildlife habitat, management, and/or damage
1123.1)	0	Number of people who increased knowledge of wildlife habitat, management, or damage identification or control

1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

1123.41)

Number of people who shared information or advocated that native wildlife has a value and purpose.

1123.4)

Number of acres impacted by practices relating to wildlife habitat, management or damage

1123.2)

Number of people who implemented one or more practices related to wildlife habitat, management, and/or damage

1123.1)

Number of people who increased knowledge of wildlife habitat, management, or damage identification or control

Success Stories

Southeast Kentucky Sheep Producers Association Predator Management Workshop

Author: Stacy White

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

The market for lambs and sheep has grown in recent years and shows signs of continued growth.  Several farmers in Whitley County have added sheep to the diversity of crops produced on their farms.  As sheep numbers climbed so did conflicts with wildlife preying on herds, in particular, coyotes, bobcats, and black headed vultures.  Working with the Southeast Kentucky Sheep Producers Association the ANR agent hosted a predator management workshop on April 23, 2022.  In addition