Feral hog program shows success, launches in more counties

A program created through the 2018 Farm Bill is helping landowners in select counties control feral hogs.

The Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program was established to respond to the threats that feral swine pose to agriculture, native ecosystems and human and animal health.

It’s a partnership between state and federal agencies and landowners. The program is administered by local soil and…