Farmers & Ranchers

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Red River Valley Prairie Management Toolbox

The Prairie Management Toolbox provides technical and financial assistance to producers for improving grassland habitat and forage quality.

North Dakota Conservation Forage Program (CFP)

CFP partners with North Dakota producers to convert marginal crop lands back into grasslands to improve forage availability and quality.

Central Coteau Prairie Management Toolbox

Serving McLean, Sheridan and Burleigh counties.

NDSU Range and Pasture Resources

Visit the links for resources from North Dakota State University on Range and Pasture. NDSU Grazing Handbook NDSU Range & Pasture Calculator Ranchers Guide to Grassland Management IV NDSU Extension… Continue Reading NDSU Range and Pasture Resources

Cover Crop planting for haying or grazing

Managing Cover Crops Profitably

Cover crops slow erosion, improve soil, smother weeds, enhance nutrient and moisture availability, help control many pests and bring a host of other benefits to your farm. At the same… Continue Reading Managing Cover Crops Profitably

Cover Crop Chart

The Cover Crop Chart (v. 3.0) is designed to assist producers with decisions on the use of cover crops in crop and forage production systems.

Soil Health: Armor

Soil armor or cover, provides numerous benefits for cropland, rangeland, hayland, gardens, orchards, road ditches, and more.

Farmers were consulted scholars about how to improve soil quality.

Soil Health: Minimizing Soil Disturbance

A typical soil is approximately 45% mineral (sand, silt, and clay), 5% soil organic matter, 25% water, and 25% air. The water and air portions exist in the pore spaces… Continue Reading Soil Health: Minimizing Soil Disturbance

Soil Health: Continual Live Plant/Root

Our perennial grasslands consist of cool season grasses, warm season grasses, and flowering forbs. Consequently, adaptable plants are able to grow during the cool spring and fall weather, as well… Continue Reading Soil Health: Continual Live Plant/Root

Soil Health: Livestock Integration

Animals, plants, and soils have played a synergistic role together over geological time. In recent years, animals are playing a reduced role due to being placed in confinement and fewer… Continue Reading Soil Health: Livestock Integration

Accessibility Commitment for Dakota Legacy Initiative

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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