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Hi I'm Leslie

I'm a full-time farmer in Western Wisconsin where I raise meat goats and sheep on pasture using regenerative and rotational grazing practices.

I created this website because
I had so many people reaching out, both locally and beyond, wanting to know more about how I was raising and marketing goats.

I also recognized that it IS so hard to find information in this space. I wanted to share what I've learned along the way and reduce your time searching the depths of the internet.

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Q&A: All things goat and sheep fencing

June 8, 2025

Fencing for sheep and goats can be challenging. The topic alone generates plenty of questions and comes with real-world troubleshooting on the farm. In this Q&A session, Gallagher expert Ray Williams joins me (Leslie Svacina of GrazingWithLeslie.com and Cylon Rolling Acres) to answer questions submitted by fellow farmers, ranchers, and homesteaders. Key topics on goat […]

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farmer setting up a smart fence with the text 3 portable goat fencing options

Three portable goat fencing options

May 9, 2025

Portable goat fencing paired with electric is an effective solution to keep goats in and it’s a lower-cost option.

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Smarter farm marketing with ChatGPT

May 8, 2025

Discover how ChatGPT can support your farm marketing with practical tips and a real-life demo for direct-to-consumer farmers.

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Keeping goats warm in the winter [cold weather tips]

February 4, 2025

Keeping your goats warm and ensuring their well-being is a top priority as winter weather sets in for the season.

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Solar-powered fencing for goats, sheep: Testing the S80 energizer

September 18, 2024

We recently tried out a new solar energizer from Gallagher to use with our off-grid fencing setup with our goats and sheep.

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Favorite farming marketing tools for selling to consumers

February 15, 2024

My favorite ag marketing tools to help sell our meat directly to consumers.

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Mary Heffernan and Leslie Svacina

M5 Entrepreneurs feature and opportunities

November 25, 2023

Being an active, lifelong-learner has been a important part of growing my farm business. A valuable resources has been the M5 Entrepreneurs Academy,

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All about electric fence netting for goats

September 1, 2023

Electric fence netting is one of several portable fence options to use with goats when grazing on pasture or managing brush.

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How to test an electric fence: A troubleshooting guide

June 9, 2023

Learn how to test an electric fence and troubleshoot grounding and conductivity issues when your electric fence is not working.

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Recommended goat butchery reference book

April 22, 2023

One of my top reference books for goat cuts, processing, and butchery is the book Butchering by Adam Danforth.

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The Top 5 Meat Goat Breeds

April 13, 2023

There are many factors to consider when choosing a meat goat breed so you can make the right decision for your future herd and farm.

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Goat at Mineral Feeder

Goat minerals: Nutritional needs, pasture feeder options

December 16, 2022

Goats need minerals to help their bodies function properly. Feeding loose minerals can help make sure they’re getting the nutrients needed.

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