The value of virtual fencing

Virtual fencing cost

It’s no surprise that one of the most common questions we get is “How much does virtual fencing cost?” The answer varies depending on your operation.

Some ranchers are understandably concerned that the cost of a cutting-edge solution like Vence might be out of reach for their operation.

However, the reality is that the cost of a Vence system is comparable — and often less expensive — than installing and maintaining traditional fencing.

Don’t let cost concerns prevent you from exploring your options. We’re happy to have a conversation your ranch’s unique needs and explore potential costs, with no tech jargon and no high-pressure sales.

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Programs and grants

Virtual fencing is a win for livestock, wildlife, soil and water. Cost-share and grant program opportunities are available to support conservation efforts with Vence.

Vence’s sustainability advantages align with federal programs that support producers’ efforts to implement conservation practices on working lands. Learn more about cost-share initiatives and grants that you can explore when implementing Vence.

Agricultural Conservation Easement Program

ACEP helps landowners, land trusts and other entities protect, restore and enhance wetlands or protect working farms and ranches through conservation easements. The program protects grazing uses and related conservation values by restoring or conserving eligible grazing land and wetlands.

Conservation Innovation Grants

CIG supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. Grants are available through participating state National Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) offices.

Conservation Reserve Program

In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the CRP program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Contracts for land enrolled in CRP are from 10 to 15 years in length. Grassland CRP incentives are available.

Conservation Reserve  Enhancement Program

CREP is a public/private partnership program, allowing states, tribal governments, non-profits and private entities to partner with Farm Service Agency to implement practices that address high-priority conservation and environmental objectives.

Conservation Stewardship Program

CSP offers technical and financial assistance via five-year contracts to help producers take their conservation efforts to the next level. The program offers annual payments for implementing new conservation practices and maintaining existing conservation efforts.

Environmental Quality  Incentives Program

EQIP provides technical and financial assistance to producers to address natural resource concerns and deliver environmental benefits such as improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, increased soil health and reduced soil erosion and sedimentation, improved or created wildlife habitat, and mitigation against drought and increasing water volatility.

Regional Conservation Partnership Program

RCPP is a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land.

These are just a handful of the resources available to today’s producers. You may find additional federal grant opportunities via EPA and USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Vence projects have also qualified for private, university and regional funding opportunities.

Additional Programs

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Apply National Fish and Wildlife Foundation manages initiatives that provide grants toward sustaining and restoring our nation’s animals and habitats.

Trust in Food

The Connected Ag Project, part of Farm Journal’s Trust in Food initiative, incentivizes farmers to implement practices like cover crops and grazing management.