Farmers & Ranchers | Dakota Legacy Initiative

Audience: Farmers & Ranchers

CRP Incentive Payment Programs

Juniper Removal Cost Share Opportunity

Challenges of Growing Trees in North Dakota

Peter Gag, ND Forest Service Forest Health Manager, discusses some challenges of growing trees in North Dakota. Watch the video below.

Managing Mature Windbreaks: Part 1

Tips, tricks, and lessons learned providing technical and financial assistance to restore deteriorated windbreaks. Watch the video below.

Managing Mature Windbreaks: Part 2 – Windbreak Scouting

Windbreaks should be scouted annually, but what exactly are we looking for? Watch the video below to learn more.

Managing Mature Windbreaks: Part 3 – Performance Assessment

Learn how to assess the performance of a windbreak. Watch the video below.

North Dakota Champion Tree Program

Learn about the biggest trees in North Dakota and how to nominate your own! Watch the video below. Additional Resources North Dakota Champion Trees Register of Champion Trees

Accessibility Commitment for Dakota Legacy Initiative

At Dakota Legacy Initiative, we are committed to making our digital presence as accessible and inclusive as reasonably possible for all users, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to improve the usability of www.dakotalegacyinitiative.com and to support a more accessible experience for everyone, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use.

Our Approach to Accessibility

We aim to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which define internationally recognized standards for digital accessibility. While full compliance cannot always be guaranteed, we strive to implement improvements where feasible and regularly review accessibility-related aspects of our website. Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to improving the experience over time as technologies, standards, and user needs evolve.

Accessibility Features

To support accessibility, www.dakotalegacyinitiative.com may utilize tools such as the OneTap accessibility toolbar. This interface provides users with a range of helpful features, including:

Adjustable text size and contrast settings

Highlighting of links and text for better visibility

Full keyboard navigation of the toolbar interface

Quick launch via keyboard shortcut: Alt + . (Windows) or ⌘ + . (Mac)

Please note the following:

The availability and effectiveness of these features depend on the website's configuration and ongoing maintenance.

While we strive to ensure accessibility, we cannot guarantee that every part of www.dakotalegacyinitiative.com will be fully accessible at all times. Some content may be provided by third parties or affected by technical constraints beyond our immediate control.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback. If you experience any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us: Email: info@dakotalegacyinitiative.com We are committed to reviewing all inquiries and aim to respond within 3–5 business days. If you require assistance accessing any part of this website, we are happy to provide support through alternative channels upon request. Last updated: September 18, 2025