Nic Moss - Bunchgrass Grazing

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. Find him @Website: https://www.bunchgrassgrazing.com/Instagram: bunchgrass.grazingFacebook: Nicholas MossUse Code MaxGraze10 at Nofence.comShow notes:Chapters00:00 Nofence ad04:56 Introduction to Targeted Grazing in California08:24 The Journey of Bunch Grass Grazing09:56The Growth of the Herd and Business Model14:10 Understanding Grazing Dynamics and Soil Health17:07 The Role of Weeds in Soil Health23:21 Grazing contract26:52 Contracting with livestock transportation27:05 Future of Targeted Grazing37:50 The transition from Contracting to Grazing 42:50 Core Tenants of a Grazing Business44:04 Discovering a Passion for Soil and Nature46:19 Innovative Uses for Wool and Fiber51:48 Reconnecting with Meat Processing57:17 Challenges of Livestock Management57:41 The Emotional Toll of Ranching01:00:41 Wild Encounters and Challenges in Grazing01:03:30 Managing Toxic Plants in Grazing01:06:13 Grazing in Vineyards: Strategies and Practices01:10:02 Pricing and Negotiating Grazing Contracts01:15:31 Advice for Aspiring Shepherds01:19:16 The End