A grazing plan is a tool used to organize land, animals, budget, and time to achieve farming goals. Grazing plans are a dynamic approach that, over time, will help you meet your goals and adjust to changing conditions, which will allow you to achieve profitalibity and maintain ecological balance.

A grazing plan takes into account:

• Animal inventory and dry matter demand
• Paddock size and number
• Time and logistics for your farm
• Forage productivity and quality
• Soil health and quality
• Livestock health
• Infrastructure including fencing, water systems, and lanes and crossings.

RNRCD is happy to assist in grazing planning, please reach out to andie@rnrcd.org for support.

 

UVM Grazing Resources and Planning

 

 VAAFM's grazing plan template

000_VT_EST_Vermont_Grazing_Plan_2025.xlsx