What would you do if sheepherding a flock of sheep for a Diné family ignited a lifelong passion in you? Do you wish more people were in tune with where their food comes from and had the knowledge to process an animal themselves?

In this episode, Nic Moss, with Bunchgrass Grazing, shares his journey from nomadic shepherd to general contractor, and back again to being a shepherd, but this time as a prescribed sheep and goat grazer with a passion for teaching others about the death and harvesting process. Listen in and learn how this G.O.A.T spends his days educating others and restoring the soil in Central California as a modern-day shepherd.

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Show notes:

Chapters

00:00 Nofence ad

04:56 Introduction to Targeted Grazing in California

08:24 The Journey of Bunch Grass Grazing

09:56The Growth of the Herd and Business Model

14:10 Understanding Grazing Dynamics and Soil Health

17:07 The Role of Weeds in Soil Health

23:21 Grazing contract

26:52 Contracting with livestock transportation

27:05 Future of Targeted Grazing

37:50 The transition from Contracting to Grazing

42:50 Core Tenants of a Grazing Business

44:04 Discovering a Passion for Soil and Nature

46:19 Innovative Uses for Wool and Fiber

51:48 Reconnecting with Meat Processing

57:17 Challenges of Livestock Management

57:41 The Emotional Toll of Ranching

01:00:41 Wild Encounters and Challenges in Grazing

01:03:30 Managing Toxic Plants in Grazing

01:06:13 Grazing in Vineyards: Strategies and Practices

01:10:02 Pricing and Negotiating Grazing Contracts

01:15:31 Advice for Aspiring Shepherds

01:19:16 The End