AUTHOR: DANE REED, RANCH SALES | LICENSED IN MT, WY
When buying a new farm or ranch, it can be easy to overlook the potential cost, time, and effort of personalizing fencing applications. Fencing needs will vary widely from property to property, based on the previous operations of the farm or ranch, how the fencing was kept up, and whether or not the fence is on the property line. The major consideration when choosing your fencing comes down
to function; this includes lines, gate locations, and materials used. We will break down these key elements to get a better understanding of the cost, time, and effort involved to optimize the fencing inputs involved for your new property.
When looking at your operation, consider how to optimize the ease of flow for your needs. Questions you will want to ask yourself include how you plan on breaking up the property for livestock pastures, farm ground, and areas you will want to have cut off from livestock, such as houses, outbuildings, roadways, as well as waterways where you may not want erosion to take place. Also, you might want to think of keeping out potential predators if you want your fence to be aesthetically pleasing and if your budget and timeline allow for the type of fencing you select. It may take some time to realize what is going to work best for your needs, so use caution, and keep an open mind for potential adjustments or additions to fence lines.
