What is a Pasture Exchange Program?

A pasture exchange program connects livestock owners with landowners who have available pasture or grazing land. These programs provide critical assistance to livestock owners who need additional grazing areas due to drought conditions, land loss from wildfires, or enhanced grazing management practices.

By facilitating these connections, pasture exchange programs help ensure livestock have access to adequate forage while supporting sustainable land use across agricultural communities.

Generate rental income for landowners

Provide additional forage for rotational grazing

Improve forage health and vigor

Reduce undesirable brush and weed species

Evacuation options during times of natural emergency

Connect with local agricultural community members

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How Does It Work?

  • 1

    Landowner enrollment – Pasture owners complete a provider form to list available grazing land in the program

  • 2

    Interested livestock owners – Livestock owners browse the available pasture provider list and select suitable properties

  • 3

    Direct negotiation – The livestock owner contacts the landowner to negotiate terms, conditions, and sign a grazing agreement

  • 4

    Livestock placement – Animals are moved to the designated pasture for the agreed-upon duration

Getting Started

Landowners

Livestock Owners

Pasture Management Resources

These grazing guides and references provide valuable information and best practices for managing livestock grazing. They provide useful information on forage identification, grazing strategies, soil and pasture health, seasonal planning, drought contingent planning, and economic information.

Available Pasture

If you’re interested in leasing pasture, contact landowners directly to discuss availability and details.
To be removed from this list, please contact us.

All terms and conditions are negotiated between the landowner and livestock owner.  

NamePhoneEmailLocationAcreageField TypeLivestock Able to GrazeFence QualityIrrigation SystemIs there water available for livestock?Do you have a water trough available?Lease TypeType of Shelter in Pasture?Property/Lease Notes
Ron Caramella541-280-0583caramella.ron@gmail.comRedmond7Grass, Rock, Productive LandHorses, Cattle, Alpacas/Llamas, SheepPoorSprinkler
Jane Tolve541-419-2808janetolve@bendbroadband.comTumalo2GrassHorses, Cattle, Donkeys/Mules, Alpacas/Llamas, Goats, SheepGreatSprinkler
Suzanne Smither514-306-1111sjsmither@yahoo.comTerrebone2.5GrassHorses, Cattle, Alpacas/Llamas, SheepGoodFlood
Colleen Faulkner541-420-0000wcfaulkner@ykwc.netBend15GrassHorses, SheepGreatSprinkler
Jeff Breit541-633-0573jeffbreit@gmail.comBend9Grass, RockHorses, Cattle, Donkeys/Mules, Alpacas/Llamas, GoatsOkaySprinkler
MacKenzie Aldrich541-350-6210mjaldrich19@gmail.comTumalo30Grass, WeedsHorses, Cattle, Donkeys/Mules, Alpacas/Llamas, Goats, SheepGoodSprinkler
Larry Green541-419-1102tumalolarry@yahoo.comTumalo2.5GrassCattle, Donkeys/Mules, Alpacas/Llamas, SheepGreatSprinkler
John Descamp425-941-5031jdescamp@outlook.comTumalo4GrassHorses, Cattle, Alpacas/Llamas, GoatsPoorSprinkler
Abel Magana8054157205abel@impaktmanagement.comBend5GrassDonkeys/Mules, Alpacas/Llamas, Goats, SheepGoodFlood
Dave Flowers360-970-9300dxflowers@gmail.comBend3GrassHorses, Cattle, Donkeys/Mules, Alpacas/Llamas, SheepGreatSprinkler
Jan Hupp503 873 4932 x 5jankhupp@gmail.comTumalo40Grass, Productive LandCattleGreatSprinkler
RyanFoxallFoxandacre@gmail.comOther150Grass (Mixed)CattleGood - Pasture is fenced but may need some repairYesYesTreesI’m a land holder looking to custom graze for ranchers who may be overstocked. It would be a price per head per day deal
Lindsay Buroker3605479753lb@lindsayburoker.comBend15+Grass (Mixed)Cattle, Goats, SheepGreat - Fence around pasture in great shapeSprinklerYesCanalFree (per negotiated terms), Available in time of Natural DisasterTrees10 minutes east of Bend. Looking for critters to munch down the grass until I get animals of my own.
Joe Canellis (210) 878-7900bigjoepoker08@gmail.comOther76Grass (Single Species), Grass (Mixed), Weeds, Productive LandCattleGood - Pasture is fenced but may need some repairN/AYesYesLong-Term LeaseTreesPrice negotiable due to ranch work performed, fencing repairs, tree/cedar cutting!
Jessy Culp5038042377justjessy4@gmail.comBend2.5Grass (Single Species), Grass (Mixed), Rock, WeedsHorses, Cattle, Donkeys/Mules, Alpacas/Llamas, Goats, SheepGreat - Fence around pasture in great shapeSprinklerYesYesShort-Term Lease, Long-Term LeaseShedWe have 4 different parcels on our land that are available. Two have sheds