BMP Rotational Grazing
Rotational grazing is an agroecological practice based on rotating the areas where the livestock graze throughout the grazing season. This method allows for better grazing by utilizing forages when they have the most nutritional value without over or under grazing certain species or pasture areas.

Eligible Practices: Rotational Grazing

*Fencing to support the rotational grazing plan
* Watering Systems to support the rotational grazing plan (wells and dugouts are ineligible)
*Improved pasture compositions by seeding legumes such as alfalfa or sainfoin
*Creation of a rotational grazing management plan

For more information about the PWCP Rotational Grazing Program and funding amounts please see the below factsheet or reach out to our office.

** Application forms are fillable pdf(s) that can be either printed out and handed in to the office or emailed to Stephanie at programs@whitemudwatershed.ca   

If you need assistance in creating a grazing plan here is a good place to start: https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/crops/crop-management/forages/getting-started-with-intensive-grazing.html
                                 

To apply for fencing or watering systems through a rotational grazing plan, producers are required to submit the following:

– Fully Completed Application Forms

– Grazing Management Plan (please read the Grazing Management Plan information package)

– Professional Assessment Form (Sign off from a Tech. Ag, P. Ag, A. AG, ATech. AG or Certified Crop Advisor designation), signing off the grazing management plan

– Paid Invoices/Receipts

***Funding is limited and on a first come, first fully completed application basis that is eligible for funding. ***