Senate Bill 113 establishes a transition to grazing pilot program within the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, aimed at supporting farmers who implement livestock forage-based managed grazing systems. The program will provide grants of up to $40,000 to eligible farmers, with the potential for 75% of the grant to be disbursed in the first year and 12.5% in each of the subsequent two years. The bill outlines specific purposes for which these grants can be used, including establishing perennial forages, creating harvestable cover in marginal areas, and providing technical assistance from certified grazing specialists.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing the authorized full-time equivalent (FTE) positions within the department to support the program's functions. The program is designed to enhance the economic viability of forage-based managed grazing systems and improve the conservation and financial performance of existing grazing practices. The bill will take effect the day after publication or on the second day after the publication of the 2025 biennial budget act, whichever is later.