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. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Goat Grazing Podcast01:29 Meet Jennifer Zeitler: A Goat Grazing Pioneer02:49 The Journey from Beekeeping to Goat Grazing06:49 The Viral Success of Goat Grazing Projects10:45 Building a Goat Herd: From Borrowed Goats to a Community13:49 Open Farms: A Space for Community and Healing15:25 Transitioning from Corporate Life to Goat Grazing18:19 The Value of Small-Scale Goat Grazing21:56 Current Goat Herd and Grazing Practices24:03 Goals of Goat Grazing Projects26:32 Managing Poison Ivy and Other Irritants28:22 Understanding Reactions and Business Dynamics31:07 Managing Seasonal Work and Income Challenges35:00 A Day in the Life of a Grazer39:26 Innovative Grazing Practices and Community Engagement43:21 Navigating Grazing Seasons and Job Pricing47:27 Veterinary Care and Goat Management51:34 Utilizing Local Resources for Goat Farming52:34 Pricing Strategies for Grazing Services55:15 Understanding Job Suitability for Goats57:46 Assessing Plant Toxicity and Forage Density01:00:42 Navigating Public Safety and Accessibility01:03:27 Lessons from Entrepreneurial Experiences01:07:24 The Future of Goat Grazing and Care Farming01:19:26 Podcast Intro Video.mp4