Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2022: $99,679.00
Projected End Date: 09/30/2025
Grant Recipient:
University of Arizona
Region: Western
State: Arizona
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Aaron Lien
University of Arizona
Co-Investigators:
Aaron Lien, Ph.D.
Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona
Andrew McGibbon
Santa Rita Ranch LLC
Flavie Audoin
The University of Arizona
Description:
Virtual Fence lines are created in VF software, which requires a digital map of an entire ranch or land management area. Ranchers and land managers may need to collect and verify Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data associated with their area to ensure accurate mapping. GIS data are the digital representation of physical features on Earth’s surface, such as roads, pasture or allotment boundaries, locations of waters, and landmarks. Accurate GIS data are highly beneficial for VF systems and may make it easier to apply precision livestock management across extensive rangelands.
Type:
Fact Sheet
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
This product is associated with the project "Collaborative Training for Virtual Fencing Implementation for Sustainable Rangeland Management under Environmental Uncertainty"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.