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Cooperative Agriculture

Updated November 9, 2026

Waubay National Wildlife Refuge and associated Wetland Management District offers cooperative agricultural opportunities for grazing and temporary farming for grassland restoration through an open and competitive process. The locations change yearly and are usually advertised in late winter/early spring. To be considered, cooperators must complete and submit an application packet. Successful applicants will be selected through an open and competitive process.

For more information, including application packets, please call the office at 605-989-2324.

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