Developing Resilient Systems With a Diverse Team

Wild Way Consulting exists because we believe that you shouldn’t have to learn every lesson the hard way. Each one of us has dedicated our lives to studying the natural world, and honing our focus to aspects that we adore. Keep reading to get to know each member of our team.

How We Work

Wild Way Consulting is a network of experts. Sometimes we work together as collaborators, sometimes we work independently with clients, all depending on what their vision needs to succeed.

You are paired with the perfect team for your project, depending on it’s scope and demands. You’re welcome to request specific team members; we’re here to help you thrive.

Questions about how we integrate different team members and our specialties? Reach out! We would love to hear from you.

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Our Team

Clara Zander

Clara has been raising animals and cultivating her fascination with nature for the last 30 years. She has worked on a diverse array of farms across the US, and after earning degrees in Conservation Biology and Sustainable Agriculture, started The Wild Way Farm in Asheville, NC. There she worked with a closed loop, multi-species livestock operation, reclaiming pastures through multi-species grazing, working with alternative feed sources, and building a licensed FDA inspected mobile processing facility. Clara believes that every farm system is unique and requires its own individual solutions, dependent on the land, its animals, and its stewards. She is fascinated with the practice of using Nature as a model to create closed-loop systems, develop resilient livestock production and ecological farming practices, and implement climate smart land stewardship. 

Livestock, Grazing, and Land Management Specialist

  • -Livestock production

    -Grazing management

    -Livestock breeding and genetics

    -Ecological farming practices

    -Alternative feeds

    -Farm startup and scaling

    -Niche marketing

    -Farm licensing

Collaborators

Michael Curley

Michael grew up in an ancient village in Northern Greece where his family lived off-grid and farmed tobacco, kiwi, and livestock. Spending his formative years there, he learned the intricacies of ancient agricultural practices, and methods for living sustainably with the land. Having now spent much of his life in the US, Michael has worked intimately with plant and tree production, and has spent many years developing thriving off-grid, closed loop perennial systems both in Northern California and North Carolina. He is a curious problem solver who tackles each new challenge using his wide array of experience to develop successful solutions to any problem. Michael enjoys being able to bring his varied skillset to aide others in creating long term sustainable systems for a multitude of situations and landscapes. 

Off-Grid and Water Systems Specialist

  • -Off grid water systems

    -Solar irrigation and plant nutrient feed automation

    -Solar System planning and design

    -Water management

    -Landscape design and development

    -Sustainable site planning

Soil Scientist and Certified Crop Advisor

Dani Kusner

Danielle Kusner, founder of Deep Soil LLC, is a regenerative and organic Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) agronomist. She bridges the intersection of the hard science of soil health to improve a farm's biological nutrient cycling, with care for the farmer's well-being. She has coined this as "soil health human health" optimization. Trained by Dr. Nasha Winters, Dani incorporates the Terrain approach to support people in their wellness goals. Whether you are seeking soil sample support or support for your personal livelihood, Dani is a wonderful advocate to help you and your farm thrive.

  • -Soil Health

    -Soil Testing

    -Soil Analysis

    -Human Health Educator and Advocate 

Silvopasture Specialists

Trees for Graziers

Trees For Graziers (TFG) exists to spread the profitable use of silvopasture far and wide by making it as easy as possible for farmers to establish productive trees in their pastures. We offer clients consulting to develop the right plan for their farms, help with accessing cost-share, grow silvopasture-specific stock through our nursery, plant trees and care for them after they have been planted. 
Whichever livestock type you have, we can help determine which trees make the most sense, and how best to establish them for the quickest results. We can offer remote consulting and tree stock regardless of region, and can do plantings for operations close to southeastern Pennsylvania, or offer support for plantings further away. 

  • -Silvopasture Consultation and Design

    -Silvopasture Funding

    -Supply High-Quality Tree Nursery Stock

    -Silvopasture Installation and Care (regional)

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