Some do it to make a statement, some while harvesting and most do it just to keep the grass down but the temptation for farmers to cut a little signal into their land when out on the tractor often crosses their mind.
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For central Victorian grazier Chris Bruty, it was all about putting a smile on the faces of people who pass by his property when he started to mow a stick figure into the side of Mount Emu.
The 500-foot mountain which is 400 metres above sea level is located on the Bruty's family farm, 40 kilometres west of Ballarat at Chepstow.
"A few years ago when my son was playing in the grand final for Skipton, I wrote 'Go Emus' using hay when I was feeding out," he said.
"Sometimes I'll write something on the side like 'Mount Emu' if I don't have much time."
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The family has owned the property for more than 100 years, making it four generations of the Bruty family who have farmed on the property.
"It took me about 30 minutes to do and he stands 80 metres tall," Mr Bruty said.
Bryce Eishold
Bryce is a senior journalist with Australian Community Media's Stock & Land. He is ACM's former national machinery and agricultural technology writer. Bryce is also an executive committee member and former president of the Rural Press Club of Victoria. Email Bryce at bryce.eishold@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
