Jennifer Zietler - Let's Goat Buffalo

What would it take to convince you to leave a job in corporate America and become a full-time goat grazier? How does keeping goats in a trailer at night work? If you have no land to keep goats, is there any way to start a goat grazing business?

In this episode of the Goat Grazing Podcast, Jennifer Zietler with Let's Goat Buffalo, answers these questions. She explains what inspired her to pursue goat grazing and how she managed to run her business despite her living situation. Additionally, she sheds light on the methods she uses to house her goats and explains why she chooses to trailer them at night.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Goat Grazing Podcast

01:29 Meet Jennifer Zeitler: A Goat Grazing Pioneer

02:49 The Journey from Beekeeping to Goat Grazing

06:49 The Viral Success of Goat Grazing Projects

10:45 Building a Goat Herd: From Borrowed Goats to a Community

13:49 Open Farms: A Space for Community and Healing

15:25 Transitioning from Corporate Life to Goat Grazing

18:19 The Value of Small-Scale Goat Grazing

21:56 Current Goat Herd and Grazing Practices

24:03 Goals of Goat Grazing Projects

26:32 Managing Poison Ivy and Other Irritants

28:22 Understanding Reactions and Business Dynamics

31:07 Managing Seasonal Work and Income Challenges

35:00 A Day in the Life of a Grazer

39:26 Innovative Grazing Practices and Community Engagement

43:21 Navigating Grazing Seasons and Job Pricing

47:27 Veterinary Care and Goat Management

51:34 Utilizing Local Resources for Goat Farming

52:34 Pricing Strategies for Grazing Services

55:15 Understanding Job Suitability for Goats

57:46 Assessing Plant Toxicity and Forage Density

01:00:42 Navigating Public Safety and Accessibility

01:03:27 Lessons from Entrepreneurial Experiences

01:07:24 The Future of Goat Grazing and Care Farming

01:19:26 Podcast Intro Video.mp4