Agreement Number
NR22-13G025
Awardee Name
Piikani Lodge Health Institute
Grant Type
On-Farm Trials-Soil Health Demonstration Trial
Awardee State/Territory
Montana
Involved States/territories
Montana
Award Year
2021
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$2,607,852.00
Production/Use
Animal Agriculture and Husbandry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Soil
Resource Concern (Specific)
Soil Health
Conservation Practice(s)
Prescribed Grazing
Project Background
Piikani Lodge Health Institute will work with Tribal Nations to support greater adoption and implementation of regenerative grazing practices within Montana's rangelands and irrigated pastures. The project will support regenerative grazing by prioritizing adequate rest/recovery periods, stocking animals at higher, and committing to shorter graze periods.
Project Scale
Multi-farm
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
Yes
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Kim Paul