Lani Malmberg - Goat Green LLC

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/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Goat Grazing Podcast01:16 Lonnie Malmberg's Journey to Goat Grazing06:34 Transition from Cattle Ranching to Goat Herding12:10 The Growth of Goat Green LLC17:33 Understanding Goat Grazing Services20:58 The Lifespan and Work of Goats21:26 The Art of Goat Herding and Fire Mitigation23:53 Understanding Acreage and Forage Management26:22 Bidding and Pricing Strategies in Goat Grazing29:55 Unique Challenges in Urban Grazing Projects32:06 Winter Management and Goat Care38:54 The Nomadic Lifestyle of a Goat Herder43:29 The GoToPelly Foundation: Educating Future Goat Farmers48:34 Winter Challenges and Professional Services48:58 Building a Sustainable Business with Goats50:02 Training Structure and Seasonal Learning51:47 Success Stories from the Program53:17 Health and Management of Goats54:37 Goats and Poisonous Plants: A Unique Relationship56:18 The Role of Dogs in Goat Herding56:46 Challenges with Livestock Guardian Animals59:17 Predators and Their Impact on Goat Herds01:01:49 Challenges in Scaling the Business01:02:09 The Story of Zippy: A Beloved Border Collie01:08:39 Spiritual Connections and Animal Relationships01:10:25 Podcast Intro Video.mp4