LandSmart Plans®
Planning is power!
LandSmart Plans are prepared with you and are geared to meet your needs. LandSmart Plans describe the natural and agricultural resources of your property, document the practices that you use to protect natural resources, identify opportunities to maintain or improve the quality of natural resources on your property, and prioritize management practices according to your needs, goals, and timelines.
What are the Benefits of a Plan?
- Comply with the requirements of current and future water quality regulations, including water quality Conditional Waivers and TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Loads)
- Address any concerns you have about specific areas of your property
- Solidify your priorities for land management activities and determine a timeline that is feasible for you to implement your priorities
- Implement land management practices that improve the long term productivity and profitability of your land while protecting natural resources
What Does a Farm/Ranch Plan Include?
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- Mapping and inventory of property features such as planted areas, streams, riparian areas, roads, etc.
- Water supply – water sources, irrigation, frost protection
- Erosion control – cover cropping, streambank stabilization, road repair
- Nutrient management – manure, fertilizer, compost
- Pest management – chemical, biological, cultural practices, potential to increase pollinator species
- Management of riparian areas – invasive plant removal, native vegetation enhancement
- Any other issues or management practices that are of interest to you
Planning Templates & Reference Guides
Equine/Confined Animal Facilities
How Can I Get Started on my LandSmart Plan? Contact your local RCD to get started.
Interested in a Carbon Farm Plan?
Visit our LandSmart Carbon Farm Planning page here.
