Regenerative Farm Setup & Grazing Consultation – Pre-Visit QuestionnaireTwelve Stones Regenerative Farm ConsultingStep 1 of 9 – Client & Property11%CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Regenerative Farm Setup & Grazing ConsultationThis questionnaire helps us understand your property, goals, current resources, and most important decisions before the farm visit. Your answers allow more of our on-site time to be spent observing the land, discussing options, and building a practical plan for your farm.Please complete what you can. If you do not know an answer, simply enter unknown. Exact measurements are helpful when available, but estimates are fine.Client & Property InformationClient name(Required)Best phone(Required)Email(Required) Farm/property nameProperty address(Required)CountyTotal acreageApprox. grazeable acreageConsultation dateHow did you hear about us?Who will participate in the farm consultation and/or day-to-day management?What would make this consultation genuinely valuable to you?1. Your Vision & GoalsStart with the destination. We want to understand what you are trying to build before recommending infrastructure or management changes.In a few sentences, what do you want this property to become?What are your top three goals for the farm?How would you describe the farm’s primary purpose? Farm income Household food / self-sufficiency Lifestyle / family use Land restoration / soil improvement Livestock production OtherIf other, please describe.Where would you like the farm to be in 1 year? In 3–5 years?What are the biggest decisions you need help making right now?2. Property & Land HistoryHow long have you owned or managed this property?How has the land been used historically, as far as you know? (Grazing, hay, row crops, timber, idle land, etc.)Briefly describe the property: pasture, woods, cropland, slopes, low areas, creeks, ponds, wetlands, or other major features.Are there areas that stay wet, flood, erode, dry out quickly, or create access problems?Are there any easements, utility corridors, restricted areas, neighbor concerns, or other property limitations we should know about?3. Soil & Pasture ConditionHow would you describe the current condition of your pasture or forage base?Which issues are you currently seeing? Bare ground Compaction Erosion Poor drainage Low forage density Brush / woody encroachment Weed pressure OtherIf other, please describe.Have soil tests been completed? Yes No Not sureIf yes, when were they taken and are you able to provide the results?What amendments or inputs have been applied in the last 3 years? Include lime, synthetic fertilizer, manure, compost, herbicides, pesticides, seed, or other inputs.Are there pasture areas that consistently perform much better or worse than the rest of the farm? Please describe.4. Livestock & GrazingWhat livestock do you currently have? Include species, approximate numbers, and classes/ages if useful.What livestock are you planning to add or expand?What is your desired herd or flock size over the next 1–3 years?How are animals currently grazed? Continuous grazing Rotational grazing Adaptive / high-density grazing Dry lot / sacrifice area No livestock yet OtherIf other, please describe.If you rotate animals, how often are they moved and how long do paddocks typically rest before being grazed again?How do you currently decide when animals should move?Do you stockpile forage or graze through part of the winter?Where and how is hay typically fed?What are your biggest current livestock or grazing challenges?5. Water SystemWhat livestock water sources are currently available? Well Municipal Pond Spring Creek / stream Cistern / storage tank OtherIf other, please describe.If known, what is the well or water-system capacity / flow rate?Describe existing water lines, hydrants, tanks, troughs, or other watering infrastructure.Do livestock currently have direct access to ponds, creeks, or streams? Yes No Sometimes Not applicableAre there seasonal water shortages, freezing problems, muddy watering areas, or other concerns?6. Fencing, Access & InfrastructureDescribe the existing perimeter fence and its condition.How much cross-fencing currently exists?Do you currently use electric or temporary fencing? Permanent electric Polywire / temporary Netting No OtherIf other, please describe.List existing buildings or facilities that may affect the farm setup. (Barns, sheds, corrals, handling facilities, loading areas, hay storage, equipment storage, etc.)Describe existing farm roads, gates, livestock lanes, and equipment access.What shade is available to livestock? Include natural shade and structures.7. Equipment & ResourcesWhat farm equipment do you currently own or have reliable access to? (Tractor, implements, ATV/UTV, seeder, mower, livestock trailer, etc.)What fencing and livestock-handling equipment do you already own?What equipment or infrastructure are you considering purchasing in the next 12 months?8. Forage & FeedWhat grasses, legumes, annuals, or other forage species are present, as far as you know?What are the most common weeds or undesirable plants on the property?Has any pasture been renovated, reseeded, sprayed, or converted in recent years?How much hay or purchased feed do you currently use in a typical year?Are there forage systems you are particularly interested in exploring? Cool-season pasture Warm-season annuals Native grasses Multi-species mixes Stockpiling Silvopasture Other / unsure9. Labor, Time & Management RealityA good farm system has to fit the people who will actually manage it.Who will handle daily livestock and farm management?How much time can realistically be devoted to livestock moves and daily management?Are there work schedules, travel, physical limitations, or other realities the farm system needs to accommodate?Do you expect to perform most improvements yourself or hire contractors? Mostly DIY Mix of DIY and hired work Mostly contractors Not sure yet10. Budget & Implementation PrioritiesWhat approximate budget do you have available for initial farm improvements? Under $5,000 $5,000–$15,000 $15,000–$30,000 $30,000+ Prefer to discussDo you prefer to build the system gradually or complete major infrastructure early? Gradual / phased Major setup early Depends on recommendationsWhat are you considering spending money on in the next 12 months?Are there purchases, construction projects, livestock additions, or permanent installations you would like reviewed before you commit to them?If we could help you avoid one expensive mistake on this farm, what do you think it would be?11. What You Want Us to EvaluateWhich areas would you most like us to focus on during the consultation? Whole-farm layout Grazing system Paddock design Fencing Water distribution Livestock flow / lanes Soil health Pasture / forage Winter management Livestock selection / numbers Infrastructure priorities OtherIf other, please describe.Are there specific locations, problem areas, or proposed projects you want to make sure we inspect?What advice or recommendations have you already received from others?Is there anything else about the farm, your goals, or your concerns that would help us prepare?12. Helpful Files & PhotosPlease send whatever you already have. You do not need to create new maps or documents just for this questionnaire.Which of these do you have available to share? Property survey or boundary map Recent aerial image / Google Earth screenshot Soil test results NRCS soil map or conservation plan Photos of representative pasture Photos of problem areas Existing fencing / water layout Any farm layout or plan you have already drawnUpload helpful files & photos Drop files here or Select filesAccepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, heic, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, kml, kmz, Max. file size: 15 MB, Max. files: 10.You may upload up to 10 files. Accepted formats include PDF, JPG/JPEG, PNG, HEIC, Word, Excel, KML, and KMZ.If you are sending files separately, please note how they will be provided (email, text, shared folder, etc.).Before the VisitPlease make sure gates are accessible and, if possible, have livestock located where we can observe the current grazing setup. If there are areas that require four-wheel drive, an ATV/UTV, or a longer walk, please let us know ahead of time. Appropriate footwear is recommended for everyone participating in the farm walk.Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.