Garrard County is very diversified in the area of animal agriculture and the kinds of species that are raised in the county.  Garrard County is well known for it’s beef production, but there are also several sheep, goat, llama and alpaca producers.  All these producers have one thing in common, they worry about predators killing newborn offspring. Producers take care of their livestock all year long to produce offspring and hopefully be able to market these animals so the producer can pay some bills and make bank payments.  Predators can quickly take the profit away from animal production.  Predators can be difficult to discourage or control. The Garrard County Extension Service sponsored a program on predator control.  There were two parts to the program. The first program introduced producers to identifying different types of damge and the animals that create the problem. Then there was a hands-on trapping and fur handling workshop instructed be the Extension agents and other professionals. Ten area producers participated in the program. All the producers reported they increased their knowledge of the subject and would be able to use what they learned on their own farms. One participant said the program was the best Extension program she had been to. The participants ranged from novice to experienced.