Grazing Land Program
No fixed amount
Investment
Description:
A Grazing Agreement provides the right to the graze and the ability to fence the grazing area. You must include gates to allow access for other users. The agreement does not provide land title; it only provides grazing rights.
Farmers, producers and livestock owners can acquire public land for:
a) agriculture production through an Agreement for Sale; or
b) areas for grazing through a Grazing Agreement.
Comments on Funding:
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status; and
2. be at least 19 years of age; or
3. represent a Canadian company where the majority of shareholders meet the criteria above.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Contact us to learn more about the program and policies. We will work with you to do a preliminary review to confirm the area you are interested in is available.
2. Prepare your application package. Include:
• a grazing application form;
• information on your proposed use and need for the grazing land;
• a map showing the location and approximate size of the requested grazing area; and
• an application fee of $25 plus 5% GST.
3. Submit your application package to the Agriculture Branch.
In person: 320-300 Main Street in Whitehorse. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Mail:
Government of Yukon
Agriculture Branch (K-320A)
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2C6
4. We will assess the suitability of your chosen grazing land. This includes:
• determining the grazing capacity; and
• preparing a Grazing Management Plan that outlines management practices you must follow.
5. We will determine if your application requires a Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Board (YESAB) assessment or other public review.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. a completed grazing application form;
2. all the required documents, as requested.
Other Things to Note:
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