University of Maryland Extension’s Jonathan Kays and Luke Macaulay present “Controlling Furry Pests in the Landscape and Nursery.” Landowners and farmers are challenged with managing problem wildlife species. Vertebrate species such as deer, voles, groundhogs and others can cause great damage. This presentation provides some basic principles of integrated wildlife damage management and provide lethal and non-lethal options for deer and voles along with other species. A few resources that may be useful are available here.
Sarah M. Everhart, Senior Legal Specialist at the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School Of Law, will be attending the upcoming Open Mic Night. The ALEI legal specialists educate growers on laws that impact Maryland’s farmers. Everhart is attending the Open Mic Night to hear from the attendees about the legal issues they encounter and how legal education could strengthen their operations. Come with your comments, questions, and concerns! Check out the ALEI legal resources at umaglaw.org.