Once you know how much pasture dry matter you need to meet your animal needs and goals, you will need to figure out how large your paddocks need to be and how many are needed throughout the grazing season. This will determine the total acreage required to fulfill your plan. Use the worksheets and resources below to calculate this for your farm and to learn more about factors that impact pasture productivity.
Worksheeets
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Step 3: Determine the Amount of Pasture DM Available to Graze
Step 4: Determine the Size and Number of Paddocks Needed
- Grazing Planning Worksheet: All Steps (PDF)
- Grazing Planning Excel Workbook Template (XLS)
Additional Resources
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Additional resources regarding pasture productivity and quality throughout the season can be found below:
- Principles of Good Grazing Management Factsheet (PDF)