Katie Ockert, MPA
As the statewide Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) educator, Katie looks to create, deliver, and evaluate local and statewide communication strategies and innovative educational programs that meet current and projected outreach needs related to white-tailed deer management and CWD.
Katie works with key partners and audiences to identify communication strategies to increase awareness of CWD, increase hunters confidence in the Michigan Department of Natural Resource's ability to make informed decisions and take necessary management actions regarding CWD, and increase key stakeholders acceptance association with CWD management options and outcomes.
Related Work
-
Tips for bringing baby chicks home
Published on April 12, 2023
-
MSU Extension offers learning opportunities for small, medium and large farms
Published on January 27, 2023
-
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months
Published on January 18, 2023
-
Cold weather preparation for small and hobby flocks
Published on January 6, 2023
-
Hunters: Pack rubber gloves to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease
Published on November 9, 2022
-
Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer
Published on November 9, 2022
-
Tips for putting high quality venison on the table
Published on November 9, 2022
-
The importance of harvesting does
Published on November 9, 2022