POA=the department of economics (econ) at colorado state university will work collaboratively with the nwrc to examine and develop different methodologies aimed at reducing feral swine impacts on…

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a $407,088 Cooperative Agreement to Colorado State University's Department of Economics on April 2, 2026, under the Wildlife Services program (CFDA 10.028) to examine and develop methodologies aimed at reducing feral swine impacts on agricultural, natural resources, and landscapes.

Work will be performed at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a period of performance through April 1, 2027. The research may include fieldwork, onsite interviews, and other methods to obtain information regarding wild pig damage and damage management practices, conducted collaboratively between the Department of Economics and the USDA National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC).

POA=the department of economics (econ) at colorado state university will work collaboratively with the nwrc to examine and develop different methodologies aimed at reducing feral swine impacts on agricultural, natural resources, and a variety of landscapes. This research may include fieldwork, onsite interviews, or other methods to obtain relevant information regarding wild PIG damage and damage management.