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Bate Middle School Wildlife in the Classroom Days

Author: Joseph Ray

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

Bate Middle School Wildlife in the Classroom Days

During the summer of 2024, the Boyle County Cooperative Extension Office, including the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Agent, embarked on an impactful partnership with local Family Resource and Youth Service Center Coordinators from both the Boyle County Public School System and the Danville Independent School System. This collaboration arose from a shared commitment to addressing educational needs and enriching the learning experiences of students in the community.The partnership facil

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2024 Managing Deer Damage in Crops and CWD Update

Author: John Tucker

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

2024 Managing Deer Damage in Crops and CWD Update

Crop production accounts for 85% of the land use in the river counties of far Western Kentucky. Additionally, more than 11,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas are located in Carlisle, Hickman, and Fulton Counties (Public Land Search, KDFWR website). Recognizing the need to balance wildlife conservation with minimizing crop damage, Extension Agents in Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman Counties organized a wildlife management meeting to address deer management challenges and a Chronic Wasting Disea

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Wildlife Management

Author: Nick Roy

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

Describe the Issue or Situation.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.Program in process- Grain Crops Field Day, Food Plot Program

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Deer Managment and CWD Meeting 2024

Author: Benjamin Rudy

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

Describe the Issue or Situation.In our region, approximately 85% of farmland is dedicated to crop production. In 2022, hunters utilized 225,343 acres for hunting, resulting in the harvest of 1,194 deer in the Purchase area. To enhance deer management and address Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman Counties organized a wildlife management meeting.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).The meeting aimed to equip landowners and f

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Deer Management and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Author: Chuck Flowers

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

Deer Management and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

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Backyard Biology

Author: Colby Dye

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

According to a Housing Needs Assessment from the City of Bowling Green, Warren County is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Increased development in rural areas has created a need for more urban agriculture education.  Environmental and wildlife education helps citizens understand nature, promote positive wildlife-human interaction, and engage in conservational problem-solving for the betterment of our society.The summer intern in Warren County created, filmed, and promote

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

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