ADC manages Utah Animal Damage Control Program and Predator Control Services. Utah's ADC program was created in 1931 to protect livestock, poultry and crop-raising industries from damaging predatory animals. Turkey growers, as well as cattle and sheep ranchers, are charged a fee to help pay for the program. The state of Utah matches the funds generated by the ranchers' fees. The federal government also contributes to the program. Since the ADC program began many years ago, trappers have taken predators in all 29 Utah counties. The program also helps protect dairy farms and other agricultural interests from nuisance animals such as raccoons, skunks and certain blackbirds.