2025 ASB Gopher Impact Survey (Richardson Ground Squirrel)
This survey has been created to capture evidence on the impact of the current outbreak, and control methods.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfGP.../viewformFederal MP John Barlow, the Shadow Minister of Agriculture, has asked the ASBs to provide this information on behalf of farmers.
"The purpose of this data collection is to provide a clear and credible summary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, with the goal of encouraging timely action to support Prairie producers facing increasingly severe pest damage." John Barlow, Letter to ASBs June 20,2025
Photos of the damage are appreciated. Please consider uploading photos of the damage or loss (drone photos are great) in the survey or by email to
admin@agriculturalserviceboards.com
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*Posted on behalf of the Agricultural Service Boards Provincial Committee.