Grazing Management Plan Template
A grazing management plan template for organizing paddocks, water, forage goals and monitoring, to be used by ranchers working with NRCS or extension staff. Print it and keep it handy where the work gets done.
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Sections on this template
- Operation and land description
- Forage and livestock goals
- Paddock and water layout
- Grazing and rest approach
- Drought and dry weather plan
- Monitoring methods and photo points
- Records to keep
- Record planned improvements
How to use this template
Fill in each section, then have the people involved read it. Edit it until it matches how your operation really works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the beef cattle guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Ghostly Grazing Grounds, and ranching farm stories.