Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference

The role of the farm advisor (county agent) in vertebrate pest control is discussed, with personal examples from San Mateo County, CA. Agents of the Agricultural Extension Service (Cooperative Extension) affiliated with the state’s Land Grant University serve in the capacity of assisting and facilitating research, conducting and facilitating education and training, and serving as a liaison for clientele as well as for those involved in wildlife damage management.