Brad Kessler

About the Author

Brad Kessler is an acclaimed author whose work bridges the worlds of nature, agriculture, and personal memoir. Drawing from his own experiences as a goat farmer in Vermont, he explores the rhythms of rural life and the deep connections between humans and the land. In his writing, Kessler delves into the history and craft of traditional practices, offering readers a poignant reflection on sustainability and self-sufficiency. With a background in journalism and a passion for the pastoral, he crafts narratives that celebrate the quiet beauty of the everyday. His debut book, Goat Song: A Seasonal Life, A Short History of Herding, and the Art of Making Cheese, earned widespread praise for its lyrical prose and insightful observations on the art of cheesemaking and animal husbandry.