 Grazing land in Minnesota not only provides an economic benefit but it also means productive livestock. Haiti Clotter shows us how local farmers took a tour to discover opportunities including an increase in profits when using a grazing system. Landowners from Beltrami County and surrounding areas would on a grazing tour near Blackduck to learn techniques and other resources that will improve forage production. Utilizing a rotational grazing system it helps them to better manage their forages, better manage their cattle, provide cleaner water. A rotational grazing system moves livestock between pastures on a regular basis. It's something that Rachel Gray has practiced on the 1200 acres at her little timber farms for about 12 years. She has more than 300 cows and calves. We have really increased the productivity of our land. I feel that we've put more organic material back into our soil. According to grazing specialist Tom Gervais, Minnesota has nearly three million acres of grazing land. A grazing system may not be for everyone but it's something that requires long-term monitoring. Factors such as economics and infrastructure are considered when designing a system. We'll look at all the goals that a producer may have and we'll identify conservation needs for any particular farm and develop basically a plan of attack to address all of those things. Vince Gross has 20 pair of cow, calf, including red and black Angus at his farm. He's in the beginning stages of his system and has one pasture. Put in a new service for electricity, put a new hydrant in and I tied it into the system that I have. When the forage is in high production mode and growing well it gives the cattle an opportunity to grow. After investments ranging from fencing to a water system producers can expect to maximize their profits. Everything is just going to start working much better and better and better and and as you continue to grow it not only is better for the land but it then as part of that it grows the profitability for the producer. The grazing season typically is from early May through the end of September in Black Duck, Haiti, Clotter Lakeland News. Officials say one of the most cost effective ways to feed livestock is through the grazing process. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.