Land Management & Ecological Grazing Consultations

About Lacey Sharp

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Lacey Sharp is a seasoned agrarian, grazier, and regenerative land steward based in Mariposa, California. With deep roots in agriculture, she grew up on her family’s cow-calf operation in Texas, where she developed a lifelong connection to land, livestock, and rural working landscapes. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science – Animal Production from California State University, Fresno, with an emphasis in beef production.

Lacey’s career spans the entire beef industry, from research at the Fresno State – San Joaquin Experimental Range to her time at the Colorado State University Beef Improvement Center, and later as a fabrication supervisor at Cargill, gaining hands-on experience from range to rail.

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With more than a decade of experience in livestock-based land management, Lacey has worked with landowners, agencies, and communities to implement sustainable grazing systems that reduce wildfire risk, regenerate ecosystems, and support soil and watershed health.

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As the founder of the prescribed grazing division at Happy Goat, Lacey built a program that uses targeted grazing as a tool for ecological resilience, fire mitigation, and community education. Under her leadership, grazing operations partnered with schools, agencies, and landowners to transform landscapes using goats and sheep, reconnecting people to land through practical, regenerative solutions.

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Today, Lacey brings that same expertise and vision to her work with the Mariposa Fire Safe Council, where she continues to advance wildfire prevention, community resilience, and land stewardship initiatives. Her role integrates her agricultural background with fire prevention strategies, fostering collaborative partnerships that protect both people and landscapes across Mariposa County.

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Consultation Services Offered

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1. Land Readiness for Livestock

• Site visits to evaluate fencing, water access, forage, and terrain

• Help planning infrastructure like shade, shelters, and rotation setups

• Basic soil and forage assessments to understand carrying capacity

• Guidance on choosing the right animals for your goals and landscape (goats, sheep, or cattle)

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2. Prescribed Grazing Plans

• Custom grazing plans to fit your land and timing

• Targeted browsing to help manage invasive plants

• Livestock-based fire fuel reduction strategies

• Grazing calendars that support ecological recovery

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3. Ecological & Regenerative Outcomes

• Support for improving soil health and carbon retention through managed grazing

• Opportunities to restore native plants and improve pollinator habitat

• Simple monitoring tools and adaptive strategies for long-term success

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4. Community & Educational Engagement

• One-on-one support for landowners or managers

• Workshops and hands-on learning for schools, nonprofits, or local agencies

• Willingness to work with conservation groups, fire-safe councils, and community partners

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Why Work with Lacey?

• Practical knowledge of California’s working rangelands

• Hands-on experience balancing traditional grazing with modern regenerative approaches

• Down-to-earth communication and a collaborative mindset

• A track record of helping landowners improve their land while reducing fire risk

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Ready to Get Started?

Contact Lacey Sharp for a consultation and discover how grazing animals can help transform your landscape into a resilient, thriving system.