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Landowner/Producer Assistance Programs

The Meadowlark Initiative is intended to provide landowners a one-stop-shop for programs and practices available through various private, state and federal conservation partners to help establish and manage diverse native perennial grasses, install grazing infrastructure and develop working grasslands for sustainable livestock grazing.

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Landowner and Producer Programs



Grazing System
and Infrastructure


Cattle around a watering structure

Infrastructure cost-share

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Grassland Management
 


Prairie grasses and flowers

Prescribed burning, invasive tree removal

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Native Grassland
Reconstruction


Reconstructed prairie

Planting and establishment

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Wetland Enhancements and Restoration


Wetland within a prairie field

Wetland restoration and enhancement

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Grazing Mentoring


Two people standing in a prairie field

Guidance from experienced grazing lands mentors

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Contact



Producers


Sunflowers

Farmers, ranchers and other large landowners

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Homeowners


Pollinator on flower

Pollinator gardens

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Partners

USDA-NRCS ND Game and Fish Dept. US Fish and Wildlife Service ND Natural Resources Trust Audubon Dakota The Nature Conservancy Ducks Unlimited Pheasants Forever The Mule Deer Foundation Delta Waterfowl ND Grazing Lands Coalition Northern Great Plains Joint Venture Ecological Insights • World Wildlife Fund • Millborn Seeds Xerces SocietyNorth American Grouse Partnership


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