A Land Managment Company
Powered By Goats
Targeted Grazing Services
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We create and maintain the buffer zone between timber and structures by grazing down or removing:
Dense underbrush
Small saplings
Ladder fuels
Vines climbing into tree canopies
Fuel loads that increase wildfire risk
This applies to farms, residential properties, HOAs, and utility corridors.
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We provide targeted grazing services that focus on eliminating:
Kudzu
Privet
Poison ivy & poison oak
Wisteria
Greenbrier
Japanese honeysuckle
Blackberry thickets
Vines growing into the timberline
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Through annual grazing, we restore overgrown or neglected pastures by:
Eating down tall grasses
Clearing woody brush and briars
Opening access for horses, cattle, or future grazing
This is a major service for landowners with land that has sat unused.
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Targeted grazing helps utilities and private landowners maintain ROWs by:
Clearing underbrush beneath power lines
Reducing vegetation around fences, towers, and easements
Providing quiet, chemical-free maintenance—ideal in environmentally sensitive zones
Goats are especially effective where machinery cannot access or where herbicide use is restricted.
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We can service areas that mowers, tractors, and crews avoid:
Ravines
Hillsides and steep inclines
Creek beds
Rocky areas
Drainage corridors
Slopes behind homes in HOAs
This is one of your most valuable differentiators—goats go where machines cannot.
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We provide recurring or seasonal grazing services for:
Greenways between homes
Neighborhood walking trails
Retention pond edges
Creek corridors
Fenced-off land with difficult access
Areas homeowners cannot or will not maintain
HOAs love this because it’s quiet, sustainable, cost-effective, and great for community engagement.
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Targeted grazing can reduce wildfire risk around structures by:
Removing ladder fuels
Clearing brush around homes, barns, and sheds
Managing vegetation behind fences and timberlines
Reducing fuel loads in wooded residential communities
This is a major value-add in wooded Alabama neighborhoods.
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By clearing dense vegetation, leaf litter, and understory that ticks cling to, goats help reduce:
Tick populations (including blacklegged ticks)
Tick pathways from timberlines to yards
Tick-host vegetation near homes & play areas
Ticks thrive in shaded, dense, moist brush — exactly what goats remove.
Our Process
1. Site Visit & Assessment
We walk your property, identify vegetation issues, confirm goals, and provide a clear quote and grazing timeline.
2. Scheduling & Project Window
After approval and deposit, we schedule your project based on weather, vegetation cycles, and herd availability.
3. Project Set-Up
We install portable electric fencing, water stations, and equipment to safely contain and guide the herd through grazing zones.
4. Herd Offload & Grazing Begins
Goats are transported to your property and immediately begin clearing brush, invasives, vines, and overgrowth within the first grazing zone.
5. Daily Monitoring & Zone Rotation
We check the herd daily, maintain water, inspect fencing, and rotate goats through zones for efficient, safe vegetation removal.
6. Project Wrap-Up
We remove fencing, transport the herd, review results, and leave your land cleared, healthier, and naturally fertilized.
Disclaimer
Goats may avoid or cannot safely eat certain plants. We identify these during the site visit to ensure herd safety and proper expectations.
Our Pricing
Tier 1 — Small Jobs, Easy Access $800 - $1250
For projects requiring only 10–15 goats, completed in two days with flat terrain and road access. Pricing begins at a fair project-minimum rate
Tier 2 — Standard Access, 1–10 Acres $2,000 per acre
Easily accessible acreage with manageable terrain where a full herd clears vegetation efficiently without added hazards or setup complexity.
Tier 3— Large Properties, 10+ Acres $1,800 per acre
Big, open land with road access and mild terrain where extended grazing allows lower per-acre rates due to scale efficiency.
Tier 4 — Difficult Terrain or Hazards $2,500 per acre
Steep slopes, dense thickets, timberline hazards, limited access, or extra fencing needs requiring more time, labor, and risk management.
Our Story
The Goat Herd of Alabama began as an idea rooted in both tradition and stewardship. Founder Joshua Smith grew up in the ranching country of Buffalo, Wyoming, where hard work and respect for the land were more than values—they were a way of life. Surrounded by open pastures and the rhythm of the seasons, he learned early that caring for the earth isn’t about control—it’s about cooperation.
Now settled in Alabama, Josh is building a new kind of herd, one that reflects his heritage while embracing modern land management. Though The Goat Herd of Alabama is a new operation, it’s founded on a lifetime of experience working with animals and understanding how healthy ecosystems thrive. Every pasture, field, and woodland is approached with the same integrity and foresight that defined ranch life in the West.
This isn’t a start-up—it’s a continuation of a legacy. The Goat Herd of Alabama exists to serve landowners, farmers, HOAs, and municipalities who want sustainable results, not quick fixes. Each project is guided by faith, purpose, and a genuine respect for the land and community.
As the herd grows, so does the mission: to bring responsible grazing, environmental balance, and community-centered stewardship to Alabama’s landscape. The Goat Herd of Alabama isn’t just about clearing land—it’s about restoring connection between people, animals, and the earth they share.
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Reserve Your Spot for Spring 2026
Something special is taking shape in Alabama. A new herd is coming together—one built on care, purpose, and a deep respect for the land. This spring, The Goat Herd of Alabama will begin its first season of targeted grazing, bringing a natural, sustainable approach to restoring pastures, woodlands, and overgrown properties across central Alabama.
Space will be limited as we launch our inaugural season, and early planning helps us match each project with the right timing, terrain, and conditions. By joining the Spring 2026 waitlist, you’ll be among the first to schedule a site visit and secure a spot on our initial grazing route.
If you’ve been waiting for a smarter, kinder way to clear your land—this is your chance to start fresh. Let nature do the heavy lifting, and let our new herd show you what balance looks like, one acre at a time..
