The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection requirement. This survey is about livestock producers' perceptions of predators and the methods they use to manage predator damage. The survey will collect data from producers who have experienced livestock losses to predators and have participated in nonlethal management programs by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This information will help APHIS improve its programs and policies by understanding producers' experiences and attitudes towards different predator management methods.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Agriculture wants to learn how farmers deal with animals that might harm their livestock, like wolves or foxes. They plan to ask farmers questions to help make better rules and programs, but some people are worried about if the questions will be fair and if the farmers' answers will be kept secret.