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Increasing the pace and scale of adoption of prescribed grazing through virtual fence technology

Agreement Number
NR22-13G034
Awardee Name
Oklahoma State University
Grant Type
Classic
Awardee State/Territory
Oklahoma
Involved States/territories
Colorado
Oklahoma
Award Year
2021
Award Amount
$1,365,774.00
Production/Use
Animal Agriculture and Husbandry
Grassland (includes pasture/rangeland)
Resource Concern (Broad)
Habitat
Resource Concern (Specific)
Plant productivity and health
Terrestrial habitat for wildlife and invertebrates
Conservation Practice(s)
Fence
Prescribed Grazing
Project Background
The goal of this project is to demonstrate the benefits of virtual fencing to ranchers. Benefits will address livestock grazing management, wildlife habitat, and water quality from grazing lands. Additionally, guidelines will be produced for use by NRCS personnel to help ranchers adopt and successfully implement virtual fencing.
Project Scale
Field-level
Whole Farm
Regional
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Ryan Reuter