Mobile Shade Solution Easy To Move

Mobile Shade Solution Easy To Move As summer heats up, providing shade for livestock is no longer just about trees, bushes or makeshift windbreaks. Not every farm or pasture has these resources, which is where Genesis Enterprises steps in, tackling animal welfare with a fresh, practical approach. Kevin Connot, owner of Genesis Enterprises, describes their mobile shade system as “a robust solution” and notes enthusiastic adoption across the U.S. Their flagship product consists of two 20-ft. by 20-ft. umbrellas made of durable HD polypropylene agricultural mesh, mounted on a four-wheel running gear. If desired, Genesis sells the umbrellas separately because farmers often prefer to provide their own running gear to save money. Deployment is as straightforward as opening a regular umbrella. The supporting arms are flipped outward, and the masts are extended with a manually operated hydraulic jack. “For transport from spot to spot, just pull it by hand, ATV or a vehicle, even without folding if you don’t have far to go,” Connot says. “It also comes with a wind-release feature, so in windstorms the outer arms will flip upward to loosen the fabric and absorb the energy, which reduces the chance of frame damage or overturn.” Connot describes Genesis’s innovation as closely tied to the principles of regenerative agriculture. “As traditional as grazing the open range is, it’s not that efficient,” he says. “Our product takes efficiency to another level. The mobile shade enables animals to do better. As stocking rates increase, average daily gain rises and lactation improves. The shade’s transport feature enables soil and water health improvements, there’s less compaction, and manure as fertilizer is more evenly distributed.” Assembled in Nebraska and shipped directly to customers, Genesis Enterprises is actively seeking dealers. Their modular, cost-effective design lets farmers mix and match components, keeping costs down and encouraging innovation. A complete 20-ft. by 20-ft. umbrella sells for $5,000, and a running gear with two umbrellas retails for $15,000 plus S&H. Local pickup and global shipping are available. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Genesis Enterprises, LLC, 101 E. 2nd St., Allen, Neb. 68710 (ph 402-635-2591; www.tarpbiz.com).

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