Virtual Fencing: The Newest Innovation in Livestock Containment and Range Management
If you take a drive through the modern-day New England countryside, you will still find stone walls lining the edges of historic farm properties. These charming walls were very labor-intensive to build, as stones were removed from farm fields out of necessity; this created an opportunity to repurpose those stones for the containment of livestock and to mark property boundaries. Wood, which was also plentiful, was incorporated into building corrals, gates, barns, and fences. These common methods of improving farms worked well in areas with abundant natural resources. As people moved west and settled in new areas, they needed a
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Joette has been a Colorado Ranch Broker since 2004, specializing in working ranches, mountain properties, and legacy land across the state. Since joining Fay Ranches in 2022, she has continued to offer clients the benefit of her deep expertise in land transactions and firsthand ranching experience. She holds the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation through the Realtors Land Institute (RLI). Recognized in 2025, Joette was awarded Land Broker of the Year for the Colorado RLI chapter. She was elected Governor-at-Large in 2024, taking on a state leadership role and advocating for high standards within the land brokerage industry.
