Ag & Wildlife Protection Program awards and beaver-coexistence work highlighted; commissioners discuss grant changes
The county's Ag & Wildlife Protection Program awarded six grants in 2025 (three completed), emphasized beaver coexistence and partnerships, and prompted discussion about increasing grant size or exploring loan-guarantee options to improve accessibility amid rising material costs.
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Janna Steinglass presented the Ag & Wildlife Protection Program annual report, describing a county grant that provides up to $5,000 for non‑lethal wildlife deterrents and noting AWPP has provided 50 grants countywide (some duplicate recipients). For 2025 the program awarded six grants; three were completed and three could not be implemented because farmers lacked capital to advance projects despite awards.
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