Fund better grazing, not just more fences.
From cross-fencing to stock water and prescribed grazing, Rangeworks helps you find and manage programs that pay you to improve your grass — not just survive the next dry year.
If your ranch runs on grass, this page is for you.
Most ranch margins live and die on forage. Better grazing systems — cross-fencing, planned rest periods, distributed water — typically mean more days on grass, healthier cows, and less dependence on bought-in feed. Whether you're running cow-calf, stockers, or sheep, the economics of grazing come down to how well you manage what grows.
Federal and state programs routinely fund cross-fencing, pipelines, tanks, and prescribed grazing plans. But the paperwork, acronyms, and ranking systems keep many ranchers from ever applying. The money is there — the clarity often isn't.
Featured Program
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Administered by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
EQIP is the largest federal cost-share program for working lands. For grazing operations, it funds cross-fencing, watering facilities, pipelines, and prescribed grazing planning — the infrastructure and management that makes rotational and adaptive grazing work.
Example: Using EQIP to pay for fence and water
Carney Family Farms in Iowa used EQIP funding to add fencing and water systems that support rotational grazing on about 300 acres. The project was part of a broader soil-health effort that included cover crops and integrated livestock.
The reported benefits included more flexible grazing management, better grass utilization, and improved soil health and water infiltration over time. By distributing cattle more evenly across pastures, they reduced overgrazing pressure and extended their grazing season.
Two ways to approach this
You can tackle the paperwork alone, or let Rangeworks handle the heavy lifting.
Path A: Applying for grazing funding on your own
- 1Figure out which NRCS office and program to start with.
- 2Read EQIP practice standards and payment schedules for your state.
- 3Sketch your own grazing plan, paddock layout, and water system.
- 4Gather maps, stocking rates, and historical records.
- 5Fill out the application forms and conservation plan with NRCS.
- 6Keep track of deadlines, ranking periods, and follow-up requests.
- 7If approved, manage contracts, implementation, and practice certification.
Path B: Let Rangeworks do the heavy lifting
- 1Create a ranch profile in Rangeworks and describe your current grazing setup (herd size, paddocks, water, goals).
- 2Rangeworks automatically surfaces EQIP and similar grazing programs that fit your state and operation profile.
- 3Use Rangeworks to turn your grazing goals into a clean, NRCS-ready project summary and practice list.
- 4Track tasks, documents, and deadlines in one place while you work directly with NRCS to finalize and sign.
Fewer steps. Clearer language. One place for everything.
Take the work off your desk — not out of your hands.
Rangeworks helps you organize programs, prepare stronger drafts, and stay ahead of deadlines — while you stay in control of every decision.
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