CAL COAST GOAT Grazing & Cattle Cal Coast Goat — rearing goat against the moon mark

CAL COAST GOAT GRAZING AND CATTLE · SPRING 2026

Working herds. Restored land. Wildfire-ready
Central Coast.

Targeted goat grazing for vineyards, HOAs, fire districts, and landowners across San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara County. Eco-friendly brush clearing and wildfire fuel reduction — without machinery, herbicides, or hassle.

SERVICES

Targeted grazing,
on the land's terms.

  1. 01

    Brush clearing & fuel reduction

    Working herds clear woody understory, weeds, and invasive vegetation. Defensible space, fire-break maintenance, and seasonal fuel-load reduction — done by mouths, not blades.

  2. 02

    Vineyard floor management

    Goat-safe grazing between rows and on vineyard borders. Keeps cover crops in check, reduces frost-vulnerable green growth, and adds natural fertility to the soil.

  3. 03

    Conservation grazing

    Habitat restoration on native land, oak woodlands, and riparian corridors. Goats target what mowers miss — and leave the land better than they found it.

  4. 04

    Steep & inaccessible terrain

    Where machinery can't go and crews can't safely operate, herds work confidently. Slopes, around structures, and around water features.

  5. 05

    Post-fire vegetation management

    Manage regrowth after burns. Prevent invasive takeover, encourage native return, and maintain firebreaks during the long recovery window.

  6. 06

    HOA & common-land maintenance

    Recurring or seasonal contracts for HOAs and property associations. We work with boards, walk the property, and deliver a quiet, photogenic operation residents are happy to see.

CLIENTS

Built for the
Central Coast's land.

WHY GRAZING

Not a substitute for crews.
A better tool.

Eco-friendly

No chemicals. No emissions. No noise. Manure adds soil nutrients; hooves break compaction; native seeds disperse naturally as the herd moves.

Fire-smart

Recognized by California fire districts as an effective fuel-reduction method. Goats target the woody understory that drives wildfire intensity.

A working Pyrenees livestock guardian dog watches the herd at sunset on a Central Coast hillside.
Field-deployed at sunset · San Luis Obispo County

Cost-competitive

Often less per acre than crews, equipment, and disposal — especially at scale or on terrain that drives crew costs sky-high.

Accessible terrain

Slopes, woodlands, and around structures. Goats go where mowers and skid steers can't safely operate.

Soil-restoring

Natural fertilization, gentle hoof aeration, and seed dispersal turn maintenance into improvement. The land gets healthier each season.

Quiet & photogenic

HOAs and hospitality venues love it. No engine noise, no herbicide signs, no chemical lockouts. Residents and guests stop to watch.

The guardian dogs stay with the herd around the clock. The herd works the land. We move the fences. The grass tells you when it's done.

— LUKAS KOZUSCHEK, FOUNDER

METHOD

From walk-through
to clear land
in five steps.

  1. 01

    Site assessment

    Free on-site walkthrough. We discuss goals, terrain, timing, and constraints.

  2. 02

    Quote within 48 hours

    Clear, fixed-scope pricing. No surprise upcharges.

  3. 03

    Mobile setup

    Solar-powered electric fencing, mobile water tubs, working herd, and trained guardian dogs delivered to site.

  4. 04

    Targeted grazing

    The herd works the area to spec. Daily monitoring; equipment checked; herd health managed.

  5. 05

    Clean transition

    Equipment removed, area inspected, optional follow-up scheduled.

Mobile water troughs and a solar-powered electric fence energizer set up on a Central Coast hillside, with the working herd grazing in the background.
Mobile infrastructure deployed on-site.
Solar fencing, portable water, working herd.

SERVICE AREA

California's Central Coast
— and a little beyond.

Primary

  • San Luis Obispo County
  • Northern Santa Barbara County

Cities & regions

  • San Luis Obispo
  • Paso Robles
  • Templeton
  • Atascadero
  • Pismo Beach
  • Arroyo Grande
  • Santa Maria
  • Solvang
  • Santa Ynez

For routes outside this footprint, get in touch — we may be able to schedule a circuit.

FROM THE FOUNDER

Why I started this.

Lukas Kozuschek, founder of Cal Coast Goat Grazing and Cattle, kneeling in the pasture at golden hour with one of the working Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs, the herd grazing in the background.
Lukas with one of the working Pyrenees · Spring 2026

I grew up on the Central Coast. I've always loved agriculture — the land, the animals, the work.

As fires keep getting worse, I wanted to do my part. Targeted grazing is how I help.

— Lukas Kozuschek
Founder, Cal Coast Goat Grazing and Cattle

THE DOGS

The guardian.

Maya, a working Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dog, lying in a dry pasture.
Maya · Working Pyrenees

Maya

Livestock guardian · Great Pyrenees

Maya lives with the herd. She's bred for one job — guard the animals, day and night. Coyotes and mountain lions know what she is. The herd settles when she's near.

GET IN TOUCH

Request a free
site assessment.

Fill out the form, call, or email — whichever you prefer. We respond same-day during the work week.