FARMING WITH WILDLIFE WORKSHOP
Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program
On Saturday, March 17, 2018, the Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program (AWPP) hosted a workshop about non-lethal wildlife deterrents to protect livestock and crops. The workshop program includes presentations from leading experts and a tour of Red Bird Acres, a local farm currently using guardian dogs, portable electric net fencing and Foxlights to protect livestock. The AWPP is a two-year pilot educational outreach and reimbursement grant program to encourage the proactive use of non-lethal animal damage deterrents in an effort to foster the coexistence of agriculture and wildlife in Benton County.
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► RANCHING & FARMING WITH WILDLIFE
Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program in Benton, Oregon
Predator friendly rancher Becky Weed talks about how existence and why predators matter.
Becky Weed explains why adaptability is the name of the game.
A rancher discusses carnivore conservation.
Using guard dogs to deter predators.
Using different guard animals.
Ranching with wildlife.
Becky Weed talks about coexisting with wildlife.
Non-lethal predator control and the ecology of wool.
Can ranchers and predators coexist? A panel discussion.
The future of ranching = new tech + old methods.
Using natural systems to everyone’s benefit.
Free range ranching over running nature.
The most effective guarding animal?
Livestock or wildlife? Making room for both.
A simple way to deter predators.
Ranching with the natural laws of ecosystems.
Wildlife appreciation. A rancher’s perspective.