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Madison County Young Farmers, along with other agencies, will host a Feral Hog Workshop on May 22nd from 5:00PM to 8:45PM at the Culinary Arts Area on the Madison County High School Campus. Please see registration information in the press release below: 

GA AGENCIES TO HOST FERAL SWINE WORKSHOP AND TRAPPING DEMONSTRATION 

Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia is estimated at $150 million. A group of agricultural and natural resource organizations are partnering to bring Georgia’s top experts on feral swine together in a series of educational workshops for farmers and landowners.

Partnering agencies will host a workshop and trapping demonstration on May 22, 2024, at Madison County High School located at 600 Madison Street, Danielsville, GA 30633. The workshop will be in the evening from 5:00 to 8:45pm with dinner provided and is sponsored by the Broad River Conservation District, Hall County Conservation District and Oconee River Conservation District and Madison County Young Farmers and will be hosted by Madison County Young Farmers. 

Topics will include disease issues, swine biology, economics, water quality issues, effective control techniques, transport issues, and regulations to be followed by a question-and-answer panel of experts. Each workshop will also include a feral swine trapping demonstration. 

Partnering agencies for this effort include the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA Wildlife Services, Georgia Association of Conservation Districts, Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Agriculture, and University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. 

There is no cost to attend the workshops, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. More details and registration information are available at www.GACD.us/events.