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