Back in March of 2009, the Vermont Agency of AG (Agriculture) put out a report to give timeshare relief to the land with a rotational grazing model. The Agriview Newsletter, published semimonthly by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture profiled the Laplatte River Angus Farm.

On land that was once a farm to just a few head of cattle in 1971 there is now a fully fledged beef farm. Original owners Jim Kleptz and his son Mark Kleptz now run the farm with around 250 to 300 mainly Angus cattle.

The main reason for the farms’ growth is due to an inexpensive grazing cost by providing mutual benefits, the landowners get to enjoy not paying land maintenance fees and having cows fertilize the grounds with nutrients. The innovation comes from the nearly 600 acres that the cattle graze on. The grazing lands are leased or donated by neighbors. This innovation has caused the farm to grow significantly and the grazing land quality has improved.

They have implemented a land timeshare relief system to the grazing patterns. This gives the land relief from the toll that grazing takes on the grass. The fields rotate between haying and grazing to make for year round productivity. The Vermont Agency of AG report states the decision to rotate the herds depend on grass and soil conditions as well as the animals.

With innovations such as this its no wonder why the demand for locally raised Vermont beef has grown by 40 percent each year. And the supply for local grass-fed beef has gone up by 20 to 30 percent in 2009.

“Jim and John Kleptz illustrate an excellent example of farming success, through their innovation, creativity, and good management,” said Jenn Colby, Outreach Coordinator for the Pasture Program at the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture. “LaPlatte River Angus is a terrific example for us all to learn from.”

In 2007, the Kleptz family won the Sustainable Farm of the Year Award from the Vermont Sustainable Agriculture Council. It’s amazing what timeshare relief can do for Vermont Ag and the Vermont economy.

The innovative land timeshare gives relief for Vermont AG. The new technique provides higher quality grazing lands and year round yields. To learn more check out timeshare relief in Vermont Agency of Agriculture Report. Find out about land timeshare relief in Vermont AG today.

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