Harnessing Nature for a
Safer, Healthier Environment
Mission
Environmentally friendly solutions, powered by goats.
At Shady River Farms, we specialize in eco-friendly land management using nature’s most efficient landscapers, goats and sheep!
Our team provides sustainable solutions for underbrush clearing, fire prevention, and the removal of invasive species, ensuring your property stays safe and healthy without harmful chemicals or heavy machinery.
Hi, I’m Elizabeth Sluski, the owner of Shady River Farms Eco Grazing.
My love for farming and animals has always been at the center of my life. What started as a passion for raising livestock and caring for the land eventually grew into a business that allows me to combine both. I believe there is something special about working with nature instead of against it, and that’s exactly what inspired Shady River Farms Eco Grazing.
My faith in God guides the way I live and work, and I strive to honor Him through stewardship of the land, compassionate care for our animals, and serving others with honesty and integrity.
As a rancher and animal lover, I take great pride in the health and care of our goats and sheep. They aren’t just tools for the job, they are an important part of our family and the reason we are able to offer a natural, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional land clearing.
At Shady River Farms Eco Grazing, we help homeowners, farms, businesses, and communities reclaim overgrown areas, reduce fire hazards, and maintain their properties through targeted grazing. Watching our animals transform a piece of land while improving the environment is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.
Being a small family-operated farm means every customer matters to us. We value honesty, hard work, and treating people the way we’d want to be treated. Whether we’re working on a small backyard or a large property, our goal is to provide dependable service while caring for both the land and the animals that make it possible.
Thank you for supporting local agriculture and allowing us to share our passion with you. We look forward to helping you discover the benefits of eco grazing and showing that sometimes the best solutions are the natural ones.
Blessings,
Elizabeth Sluski
Owner, Shady River Farms Eco Grazing
What we do
Our Focus Areas
Goats are nature’s ultimate brush-clearers! Their ability to navigate rugged terrain and consume a wide variety of vegetation makes them ideal for maintaining hard-to-reach or sensitive areas. Plus, their presence fertilizes the soil, enhancing its health for future growth.
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Fire Prevention & Mitigation
Protect your property from the devastating effects of wildfires. Our goats efficiently clear dry vegetation and underbrush, reducing fire hazards and creating defensible spaces.
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Invasive Species Removal
Take control of invasive plants naturally. Our grazing goats target unwanted vegetation, restoring balance to your land and promoting the growth of native species.
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Eco-Friendly Land Management
We offer a green alternative to traditional methods. Goat grazing is quiet, chemical-free, and leaves minimal impact on the environment.
By the numbers
Fire Prevention & Mitigation
75% of wildfires are caused by human activity and spread rapidly through dry underbrush.
Grazing animals can reduce wildfire risk by up to 60% by removing excess vegetation.
Creating a defensible space around homes can improve their survivability during a wildfire by 85%, according to fire safety experts.
By the numbers
Eco-Friendly Benefits
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Goats can clear up to 1 acre of land per day, depending on terrain and vegetation density.
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Goat grazing reduces the need for herbicides, which contribute to 77 million pounds of chemical pollution in the U.S. annually.
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Grazing goats consume invasive plants, helping to restore native biodiversity in 90% of treated areas.
By the numbers
Cost-Effectiveness
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Goat grazing can cost 30-50% less than mechanical or chemical vegetation removal methods.
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Using goats to clear land minimizes soil disturbance compared to machinery, reducing erosion risk by 40%.
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A single goat can eat up to 8 pounds of vegetation per day, targeting unwanted plants like kudzu, blackberry bushes, and poison ivy.
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Goats can navigate challenging terrains.
What We Provide
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Government Contracts
(or Single-Use Services)
We partner with government agencies and organizations to provide scalable land management solutions, including fire prevention, invasive species control, and ecological restoration. One-time projects or long-term contracts—our goats are ready to work.
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Underbrush Clearing for the Agricultural Industry
We help farmers and ranchers maintain healthy, productive land by clearing overgrown vegetation, improving pasture quality, and creating defensible spaces against fire risks—all without disrupting the ecosystem.
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Land Clearing for New Construction
Our goats provide an environmentally friendly way to prepare sites for development by removing underbrush, invasive plants, and debris. Ideal for projects seeking to minimize environmental impact and maintain soil integrity.
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Apiary Companies and Beekeepers
Our services help create thriving environments for pollinators by removing invasive plants and overgrown vegetation, encouraging the growth of native flora. A healthier landscape means better habitats and forage for your bees.
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Forestry
We assist forestry operations by clearing underbrush to reduce wildfire risk, promote forest health, and support natural regeneration. Our eco-friendly approach protects the ecosystem while improving accessibility and safety.
Real results, real goats.
Before
& After
About our goats
Why We Raise Kiko Goats
At Shady River Farms Eco Grazing, we proudly raise Kiko goats, a breed known for their hardiness, natural foraging ability, and exceptional maternal instincts. Originally developed in New Zealand, Kiko goats were bred to thrive with minimal intervention, making them one of the most resilient and efficient breeds available today.
Kiko goats are widely recognized as a premier meat goat breed because of their strong growth, sound structure, and ability to perform well in a variety of environments. We value these traits and are committed to producing healthy, functional animals that can thrive naturally while contributing to sustainable agriculture.
Their strong browsing instincts also make them ideal partners in our eco grazing program. Kikos naturally consume brush, vines, weeds, and invasive plants that many other livestock avoid, allowing us to provide environmentally friendly vegetation management without chemicals or heavy machinery.
Our herd is selected for sound genetics, good disposition, and overall performance. Whether they are improving overgrown landscapes or raising the next generation, our goats play an important role in the health and success of our farm.
Beyond their work in the field, our goats are an important part of our family. We believe good stewardship starts with caring for the animals entrusted to us, and our faith in God guides the way we manage our farm and serve others.
At Shady River Farms Eco Grazing, we are proud to raise quality Kiko goats and to use them in a way that benefits both the land and the community. We believe some of the best solutions come from working with God’s creation just as He designed it.
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About our sheep
Why We Katahdin Cross Hair Sheep
At Shady River Farms Eco Grazing, we use and raise Katahdin cross hair sheep that are well-adapted to Florida’s climate and thriving on pasture-based management. Our flock combines the hardiness, parasite resistance, and strong maternal traits of Katahdin sheep with the added benefits of carefully selected crossbred genetics.
Because they are hair sheep, our animals naturally shed their coats and do not require shearing, making them a practical, low-maintenance choice for Southern farms. We focus on producing healthy, efficient sheep with sound structure, calm dispositions, and excellent growth for quality meat production.
Our sheep are raised with care, good stewardship, and a commitment to sustainable agriculture. Whether for homesteads, small farms, or commercial operations, we strive to provide productive animals that perform well in Florida’s challenging environment while honoring the values of faith, hard work, and responsible livestock management.