How does a woman, born to a cattle rancher, end up being oneof the pioneers of goat grazing in the United States? What would you do if you lost 350 goats in a single night to an ice storm? Do goats eat toxic vegetation? Can a grazing operation be successful if it is completely nomadic?
In this episode of the Goat Grazing Podcast, Lani Malmbergof Goat Green LLC and the Goatapelli Foundation, answers all of these questions. From how she came to be a goat grazier despite her upbringing, how she handledthe loss of her goats and insured it never happens again, and how she grazes 365 days a year in a completely nomadic goat grazing operation.
You can find her websites at: https://goatapellifoundation.org/ https://goatseatweeds.com/ on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/goatgreenllc/and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/p/Goat-Green-LLC-100063781426693/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Goat Grazing Podcast
01:16 Lonnie Malmberg's Journey to Goat Grazing
06:34 Transition from Cattle Ranching to Goat Herding
12:10 The Growth of Goat Green LLC
17:33 Understanding Goat Grazing Services
20:58 The Lifespan and Work of Goats
21:26 The Art of Goat Herding and Fire Mitigation
23:53 Understanding Acreage and Forage Management
26:22 Bidding and Pricing Strategies in Goat Grazing
29:55 Unique Challenges in Urban Grazing Projects
32:06 Winter Management and Goat Care
38:54 The Nomadic Lifestyle of a Goat Herder
43:29 The GoToPelly Foundation: Educating Future Goat Farmers
48:34 Winter Challenges and Professional Services
48:58 Building a Sustainable Business with Goats
50:02 Training Structure and Seasonal Learning
51:47 Success Stories from the Program
53:17 Health and Management of Goats
54:37 Goats and Poisonous Plants: A Unique Relationship
56:18 The Role of Dogs in Goat Herding
56:46 Challenges with Livestock Guardian Animals
59:17 Predators and Their Impact on Goat Herds
01:01:49 Challenges in Scaling the Business
01:02:09 The Story of Zippy: A Beloved Border Collie
01:08:39 Spiritual Connections and Animal Relationships
01:10:25 Podcast Intro Video.mp4