Drought Grazing Plan
A plan for handling grazing during drought, with triggers and options so ranchers act early to protect pasture and animals. Fill in each section for your own operation and update it as plans change.
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Sections on this template
- Drought triggers and how they are tracked
- Current forage and water inventory
- Livestock groups and priorities
- Destocking options
- Supplemental feed sources
- Water supply backup
- Recovery plan after rain
- Contacts and agency programs
How to use this template
Complete it by hand or retype the headings into your own document. Keep one signed copy on file and give a copy to everyone it affects.
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 Drought.gov and Farmers.gov.
For more in this area, see the ranch beef reference. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Farmers Plan Soybean Relief After Socialist Win, and farming farm stories.