Sarah Flack, a Vermont-based livestock grazing consultant, has spent over two decades teaching farmers how to employ intentional grazing practices to improve their land’s health. Her childhood experiences in Kenya and New Zealand, coupled with her upbringing in an ecologically conscious family, has inspired philosophies of interconnectedness of all beings. Despite initial skepticism, Flack’s approach to grass-based livestock farming has gained traction, especially as consumer demand for grass-fed meat has surged. Her work focuses on principles of dividing pastures into paddocks, rotating animals through them, and allowing for adequate recovery time. These practices, which reduce fertilizers and feed, enhance soil health, pasture quality, and animal welfare. Flack shares her expertise through workshops, writing, and speaking engagements. She embodies her principles by living off-the-grid on her property in Vermont, inspiring others with the transformative potential of intentional grazing management.
