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Sheep Grazing Agreement 

This Grazing Agreement 1s entered into as of 05/23/25, by and between: 

Property Owners: {Caleb and Sam Pepera], residing at [325 S Hadley Rd. Ortonville, MI 48462] 

("Landowner") 

Steep Owaer: {lan M Nowak], residing at [5050 Mount Morris Rd, Columbiaville, MI 48421 

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("Owner® 

I. Purpose 

The purpose of this agreement is to allow the Owner to graze and temporarily house [5] sheep (Merino x 

Sultolk cross) on approximately [2.5 acres] of fenced pasture located at [325 S Hadley Rd] owned by the 

Landowners. 

2. Duration 

This agreement shall begin on [05/23/25] and continue until [09/15/25] unless terminated earlier by either 

party with at least 14 days' notice in writing. 

3. Responsibilities 

A. Landowners agree 0: 

-Provide access to the designated pasture area 

-Maintain fencing and gates to contain the sheep 

-Allow reasonable access to water and shelter 

Naotily the Owner promptly of any issues affecting the sheep's welfare 

B. Owner agrees (o: 

Retain ownership of and full responsibility for the sheep 

-Prov ide initial stock of feed. minerals. and supplements with Landowners responsible for replenishment 

-Handle all veterinary care. deworming, vaccinations, and shearing 

Visit the sheep as needed to check health and behavior 

‘Remove the animals immediately if requested by the Landowners due to concerns 

4. Payment 

A No monetary compensation will be exchanged. This is a mutually beneficial trial arrangement (to 

determine if sheep fit the Landowners homestead plans. 

B_ Landowners reserve the right to purchase any/all sheep at the end of the agreement. Owner reserves the 

right to substitute 2 lambs for the yearlings “Fern” and “Dale” at the time of the purchase. Yearlings shall 

be sold at $100 per head and lambs at $75 per head OR any amount agreed to by both parties 

5. Liability 

The Owner agrees to hold the Landowners harmless for any injury, illness, death, or loss of the sheep due 

to natural causes. accidents, predators, or unforeseen events, provided the Landowners have not acted with 

negligence. 

6. Property Access 

The Owner may access the property for routine care and checks during daylight hours or at other agreed- 

upon times. The Owner shall notify the Landowners before arriving when possible. 

7. Termination 

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Either party may terminate this agreement with 14 days' written notice. The Owner must remove the sheep 

within this period. Emergency removal may be requested with 24 hours’ notice if the Landowners deem it 

necessary 

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TERK 

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8. Miscellaneous 

Any modifications to this agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties. 

Sheep are to be given any/all basic care and treatment for disease and injury, however both parties agree 

that any serious injury/sickness requiring significant veterinary care/cost will require the culling of the 

animal unless other satisfactory arrangements are made (ie one party volunteers to pay lor (reatment, or get 

the animal slaughtered for meat vs euthanized and disposed) 

Signed: 

Landowner: 

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