Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farm Fencing Planning Guide
A guide to planning farm fencing for new farms. It covers matching fence types to animals, mapping lines, and gathering materials and help before spending money on materials.
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The steps on this page
- List animals or crops to protect
- Map the boundary and cross fences
- Choose fence type for each area
- Plan gates and access points
- Check boundary line agreements
- Make a materials list
- Decide who builds it
- Plan for ongoing repair
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
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 farm finance explained. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Farm Succession Planning, and agribusiness farm stories.