GRAZING RESOURCES

Grazing Resource Library

General

Resource	Description
Contractor List	A list of contractors in Central WI where you can buy materials or hire them to do the work. Includes contractors for fences, waterlines, wells, portable shade and more!
Grazing Plan Timeline	Learn about the process of grazing plan writing and what to expect for turnaround time of a plan.
Hosting A Pasture Walk with GS RC&D	Learn the 10 steps for hosting a pasture walk with our organization.
Managed Grazing Intro Packet	Dive into managed grazing with this intro packet that gives you the highlights of what managed grazing is.
Managed Grazing of Prairies	Learn about the pros and cons of grazing prairie, get some tips on grazing warm season grasses and discover leaders and mentors on this topic.
Surviving Conference Season	Get geared up for conference season with helpful tips on what to do to have the best experience possible.

Farm Finances

Resource	Description
Managing Your Green: Farm Finance Resources	Summary of resources shared by presenters in the Winter 2025 farm finance series - Managing Your Green.
Simple Farm Cash Flow Projection	Download the Excel template for tracking cash flow by month. Shared by Paul Dietmann, Compeer Financial.
Discount Tables	To be used with the Internal Rate of Return Calculator. Refer to article on NPV and IRR Explained.
Securing a Business Loan	Tips for working with a lender. Article by Eric Kundinger, Prevail Bank, and featured in The Business News.
Should I Pay for Improvements on Rented Pasture?	Investment analysis of investing in infrastructure for rented pasture. Shared by Paul Dietmann, Compeer Financial.
A Personal Capital Investment Example	Investment analysis of a land purchase. Shared by Paul Dietmann, Compeer Financial.
Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Explained	Explaining the concepts of NPV and IRR. Shared by Paul Dietmann, Compeer Financial.
Internal Rate of Return Calculator	Download the Excel template for investment analysis. Refer to article - NPV and IRR Explained. Shared by Paul Dietmann, Compeer Financial. Requires use of discount tables.
Profit & Loss Calculator	Download the Excel template for business and personal budget to determine net income. Shared by Paul Dietmann, Compeer Financial.

Videos

Serge Koenig of Sauk County Land Resources and Environment kicked off the Winter 2025 Farm Finance series with his perspective on the financial vitality of a managed grazing operation.

Visit our Youtube Channel to watch the other sessions from the series:

Developing a Business Plan
Pasture Based Enterprise Tools
Don't Bet Your Bottom Dollar - Enterprise Selection, Budgeting & Cash Flow
Investing Wisely: Farm Loans, Balance Sheets, & Investment Analysis
Pursuing Profitability: Record keeping, Enterprise Budgeting, and Pricing for Profit

Go to Golden Sands RC&D Youtube Channel

Partner Organizations

GrassWorks Inc

Grassworks Inc. is a go to for grazing resources, including lists for grazing networks, specialists, and contractors throughout the state.

Grassland 2.0

Grassland 2.0 is a diverse group of scientists, producers, and public and private sector professionals dedicated to finding sustainable agricultural solutions.

Central WI Graziers Group

Central Wisconsin Graziers is a group of grazers in Wisconsin dedicated to networking, educating, and developing successful grazers in the community.

Get updates on upcoming events in the grazing community by joining the group!

GrassWorks: Ask-A-Grazier

Did you ever have a question, but didn't know who much be able to help you? We started a forum as a place to ask those grazing questions that are keeping you up at night and within minutes get responses from others.

Three ways to participate:
1. Email
2. Website Forum
3. Facebook Group - Link Below!

Managed Grazing Innovation Center

Check out the Managed Grazing Innovation Center sponsored by the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship. It's an online school that is open to everyone and does not require participation in the Apprenticeship.

They provide high quality education on managed grazing production system, farm business management, and conservation stewardship in an online format. Check them out for some fantastic opportunities.