Managed Grazing Systems

Prescribed Grazing

1. Complete the Conservation Planning Core Competency Modules
2. Become a Level 1 Conservation Planner
3. Introduction to Animal Agriculture - the Minnesota Beef Industry
4. Tech Talk : Livestock 101

Recommended Trainings

5. Beginner Trainings
   1. Grazing Management Training Series
   2. Grazing Management  (Offered in person annually)
   3. Pasture Condition Scoring (Offered in person depending on demand)
      1. Tech Talk: Pasture Condition Scoring
   4. Estimating Forage Production (Offered in person depending on demand)
      1. Tech Talk: Estimating Forage Production
   5. Grazing Facilitating Practices (Offered in person depending on demand)
      1. Tech Talk: Grazing Facilitating Practices  Part 1
      2. Tech Talk: Grazing Facilitating Practices  Part 2
   6. Working Effectively with Livestock Producers (Offered in person depending on demand)
6. Intermediate/Advanced Training
   1. Advanced Grazing Management (Offered in person depending on demand)
   2. Become a Level 2 Conservation Planner with a Prescribed Grazing specialization (Coming soon!)

Conservation Practices for Job Approval Authority

Identify potential mentors in your office or work area with JAA. If you need assistance with this step please contact a TTCP trainer.

Primary Practices

• CPS 382: Fence
  • JAA Fact Sheet
  • Tech Talk: Grazing Facilitating Practices  Part 1
• CPS 472: Access Control
  • JAA Fact Sheet
• CPS 512: Pasture and Hay Planting
  • JAA Fact Sheet
  • Agronomy Technical Note #31 Online Modules
  • Tech Talk:  Pasture and Hay Planting - Practice Standard
  • Tech Talk:  Pasture and Hay Planting - Species Selection
• CPS 516: Livestock Pipeline
  • Training Series
  • Tech Talk: Grazing Facilitating Practices  Part 2
• CPS 528: Grazing Management
  • JAA Fact Sheet
  • Training Series
• CPS 561: Heavy Use Area Protection
  • Tech Talk: Grazing Facilitating Practices  Part 1
• CPS 614: Watering Facility
  • Training Series
  • Tech Talk: Grazing Facilitating Practices  Part 2

Secondary Practices

• CPS 314: Brush Management
  • JAA Fact Sheet
• CPS 533: Pumping Plant
  • Tech Talk: Grazing Facilitating Practices  Part 2
• CPS 575: Trails and Walkways
  • Tech Talk: Grazing Facilitating Practices  Part 1
• CPS 576: Livestock Shelter Structure
• CPS 578: Stream Crossing
  • Tech Talk: Grazing Facilitating Practices  Part 1
• CPS 642: Water Well
  • Training Series
  • Tech Talk: Grazing Facilitating Practices  Part 2

Additional Opportunities

• Join a grazing cohort when available
  • Offered annually for grazing plan development and for stand alone CPS 528 certification
• Work on conservation practice planning
  • Work with a mentor to guide and review your work
• Complete the JAA Application
• Complete the JAA Reference Form with your mentor
• Submit the JAA Packet to your ARC
• Continue to refine and hone your technical skills until you receive JAA
• Continue to gain experience by planning practices and continuing your learning
• Mentor others - someone helped you, so pass it on!
• Three year JAA review