Feral Swine Workshop Highlights Effective Control Techniques
On December 3, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a Feral Swine Control Workshop in partnership with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the Jones Center at Ichauway, and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service at the Grady County Agric-Center in Cairo, Georgia.
FSCP Albany Area Project Meeting Engages Landowners, Researchers
On December 2, project team members from the Albany Area Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program gathered with participating landowners and stakeholders to share progress on control, monitoring, and research activities in the project area.
FSCP Pilot Project Areas Meet to Share Ideas, Successes
On December 1, project team members from the Albany Area and Georgia/ Florida Area of the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program met at the Jones Center at Ichauway to share methodologies, lessons learned, and successes from their respective projects.
USDA to Gather Data on Feral Swine Damage to Livestock Operations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a Feral Swine Livestock Damage survey to measure the costs of feral swine damage to livestock operations. The survey is conducted in cooperation with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Wildlife Services. Operators who have received this survey should complete it by August 18.
Feral Swine Control Featured in Growing America
In February, Growing America featured a story delving into feral swine issues, control methods, and highlighting the Georgia Feral Swine Partnership, in particular.