190. Balancing Grazing, Goats, and Generational Wealth with Dana Tinney Wilson

2025-10-01

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Dana Tinney Wilson of Chantilly Ranch in Northern California returns to the Grazing Grass Podcast to share what’s new since her first appearance in episode 50. Dana and her husband Gary raise Boer goats, Highland cattle, and Dexter cattle, direct-marketing beef to their community while also using goats for fire abatement and neighborhood grazing services. She talks about adapting her grazing management, expanding into irrigation, and the role her children now play in the family operation. Dana also introduces the infinite banking concept, a financial strategy she has adopted for b...

Topics covered in this episode:

Dana’s recent marriage and family involvement on the ranch
Raising Highland and Dexter cattle, including selling direct-to-consumer beef
The role of goats for meat, fire prevention, and community grazing contracts
Managing predator pressure and challenges with electric netting
Shifts in grazing strategy, including irrigation and rest periods
Building big-picture goals for profitability, regeneration, and legacy
Considering adding pigs to meet market demand
How her daughter’s horse training business fits into the ranch vision
A deep dive into infinite banking and how it can provide stability and intergenerational wealth

This episode is for graziers who want inspiration on building a profitable, regenerative, family-centered ranch while exploring creative ways to finance growth. Dana’s story blends practical grazing insights with long-term financial thinking that may spark new ideas for your own operation.

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