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Grazing & fencing
Planned grazing, electric and virtual fencing, minerals and the software that keeps it straight.
Step-by-step guides
GuideVirtual Fence Buyer's Guide (2026): Prices, Minimums and Fine Print
What every US virtual fence system actually costs, who it suits, and what the terms let you do.
GuideLivestock Guardian Dogs and Virtual Fences: The Dual-Boundary Setup
Keep cattle in moving paddocks and let guardian dogs patrol the whole ranch, without letting them leave it.
GuideYour First Grazing Plan in One Afternoon
Recovery periods, animal-days per acre and a simple chart you can start this week.
GuideBest Electric Fence for Rotational Grazing: Energizers, Polywire, Posts, Reels and Grounding
How to choose an electric fence for rotational grazing: energizer sizing, polywire vs. polytape, step-in posts, geared reels and grounding, with sources.
GuideElectric Fence for Predators: The Secondary Benefits Beyond Keeping Coyotes Out
What predator-proof electric fencing does beyond stopping coyotes: lower stress, rotational grazing, poultry and beehive protection, and California cost-share.
Resources (14)
Noble Research Institute: regenerative ag
Rancher-focused grazing and soil research with free guides.
Atlas Grazing (successor to MaiaGrazing)
Grazing charts, feed budgets and recovery planning; MaiaGrazing data migrates.
PastureMap (Grassroots Carbon)
Pasture maps, moves, rest days and stocking math.
Western Lands Grazing Exchange (Chico State)
Free monthly Zoom on the 3rd Thursday for Western ranchers, farmers and technical assistance providers, with guest experts and session recordings.
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