guided by a reverence for land, livestock, and the people who tend both;
inspired by the ancestral traditions of Swedish fäbod and Czech pastoralism;
motivated by the need for more pastoralists on the land
Bee Lutz has been tending goats for nearly a decade and intensely exploring what it means to steward depleted, out of balance ecosystems all the while.
Bee has supported aspiring and beginning graziers through mentorship, informal consultation, hosting field days, and boots on the ground work days. engaging folks in all their questions and curiosities around grazing, breeding, handling, veterinary skills, nutrition, and more has been one of the great callings of their life.
their work has taken them across Minnesota, Iowa, and now Wisconsin, into warm season prairies and coniferous plantations, up rocky bluff slopes and alongside trout streams, into the deep winter barn and to the far reaches of the high summer pastures, and now Bee is hoping their experiences and offering of support will bring them to the land and animals you currently or dream to tend.
Bee can support you in:
developing an adaptive, regenerative grazing plan
selecting breeding stock, fitting your herd to your context
writing a business plan and enterprise budget
enterprise selection — meat, fiber, contract grazing
navigating land access
marketing opportunities
identifying grants, loans, and other sources of funding
connecting with technical service providers in related fields
more! just ask!
what’s included in consultation:
initial 1.5 hour long meeting, plus review of materials outside of meeting, $250
this meeting is the most valuable! this is where we hone in on the work you most need support in and outline a plan of action. providing as much background information as possible prior to meeting will help make the most of our time.
each scheduled hour after initial consultation, $100
consultation can happen remotely and on the land
QTBIPOC clients: please reach out to chat payment plans and reduced fees