Grazing Land Program
Grazing agreements provide access to public land with enough feed for livestock. They do not provide title to the property. Using land for grazing must not hinder other uses.
Offered by Yukon Agriculture Branch
Amount
A Grazing Agreement giving grazing rights on public land, for a term of up to 27 years following a 3-year probationary period; no land title; the holder pays an annual administration fee of $50 plus GST and an annual grazing fee of $3 plus GST per animal unit month
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Who can apply
Farmers, producers and livestock owners can acquire public land for:
areas for grazing through a Grazing Agreement.
You may apply for a Grazing Agreement if you:
are a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status; and
If you are looking for grazing lands, the natural graze must already be present.
About the funding
You can apply to access natural grazing land for your horses or cattle. 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.
If we approve your grazing application, we grant you a Grazing Agreement. This agreement can be for a term of up to 27 years following a 3-year probationary period. It will have specified terms and conditions along with the Grazing Management Plan which will be reviewed every 5 years.
Grazing fees
There are 2 annual fees:
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An annual administration fee of $50.00 plus GST
An annual grazing fee of $3 plus GST per animal unit month. Animal unit months are a measure of grazing capacity determined by the Agriculture Branch.
Similar programs
| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Agriculture Land program | In-Kind Support | No specific amount specified | Open |
| Federal Lands Initiative | In-Kind Support | Surplus federal lands and buildings sold or leased at discounted or no cost | Open |
