Numbered Publications by Tom Barnes
FOR-121: Vertebrate Pest Management: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 9
Tom Barnes, Matthew Springer | Jan. 16, 2024 (Major Revision)
Most people enjoy watching wildlife around the home, whether it is birds at a feeder, butterflies on flowers, or the occasional deer or turkey wandering through the yard. In some instances, wildlife come into contact with humans and are in the wrong place at the wrong time. For the gardening enthusiast, this encounter can create conflict.
ID-1: The Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program
Sharon Bale, Tom Barnes, Jessica Bessin, Kenneth Clayton, Rick Durham, Bill Fountain, J.D. Green, Kelly Jackson, Krista Jacobsen, Jonathan Larson, Brad Lee, Kimberly Leonberger, Adam Leonberger, Gregg Munshaw, A.J. Powell, Edwin Ritchey, Rachel Rudolph, Robbie Smith, Matthew Springer, Lee Townsend, Nicole Ward Gauthier, Stacy White, Mark Williams, Erica Wood, Shawn Wright | Aug. 24, 2023 (New)
Plants are essential to life on earth. Either directly or indirectly, they are the primary food source for humans and other animals. Additionally, they provide fuel, replenish the earth's oxygen supply, prevent soil erosion, slow down wind movement, cool the atmosphere, provide wildlife habitat, supply medicinal compounds, and beautify our surroundings.
FOR-45: Managing Tree Squirrel Problems in Kentucky
Tom Barnes, Matthew Springer | Feb. 2, 2023 (Revised)
Kentucky has three species of tree squirrels: eastern gray (Sciurus carolinensis), northern fox (Sciurus niger), and southern flying (Glaucomys volans). Gray and fox squirrels are game species, whereas flying squirrels are a non-game species. Because flying squirrels seldom cause problems for homeowners, they are not discussed in this publication.
ID-210: Midwest Blueberry Production Guide
Tom Barnes, Cheryl Kaiser, Chris Smigell, John Strang, Nicole Ward Gauthier, Dwight Wolfe, Shawn Wright | May. 12, 2014 (Reprinted)
Blueberries are one of the few fruit crops native to North America. Wild blueberries were utilized by Native Americans for making medicines, dyes, and flavorings, as well as for direct consumption. Once a small-scale crop produced within limited regions, blueberries are now grown throughout the United States and the rest of the world.
FOR-62: Managing Urban Pest Bird Problems
Tom Barnes | May. 7, 2013 (Minor Revision)
ID-191: Climate Change: A Brief Summary for Kentucky Extension Agents
Tom Barnes, Ric Bessin, Jeffrey Bewley, Roy Burris, Tim Coolong, Lee Meyer, Joe Taraba, Paul Vincelli, George Wagner | Sep. 20, 2011 (New)
Nearly all climate science experts agree that global warming is occurring and that it is caused primarily by human activity. Regardless of what you may read on blogs or in the media, there is no meaningful scientific controversy on these points. The future impacts of global warming are difficult to predict, but the changes caused by greenhouse gases are expected to increasingly affect Kentucky agriculture.
FOR-53: Kentucky Forestry Fact Sheet
Tom Barnes, Terry Conners, Deborah Hill, Jeff Stringer, Billy Thomas | Dec. 14, 2006 (Minor Revision)
FOR-98: Attracting Butterflies with Native Plants
Tom Barnes | Jun. 15, 2003 (Reprinted)
FOR-71: Wild About Wildflowers
Tom Barnes | Dec. 7, 2002 (Reprinted)
The purpose of this publication is to provide information about native Kentucky wildflowers and their conservation in the wild. If you choose to develop a garden to attract wildlife or a garden based on native plant materials, the information and ideas contained in this publication will allow you to make a more informed choice about plant material.
FOR-42: Managing Mole Problems in Kentucky
Tom Barnes | Jun. 30, 2001 (Minor Revision)
