The move by state lawmakers will preserve grazing that helps prevent wildfires.

A California wage exemption for goat herders expired on June 30, which could lead to a sudden spike in labor costs for companies like Western Grazers. Tim Arrowsmith, owner of Western Grazers, feared ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Goats from Capra Environmental Services eat grass to minimize wildfire risk on a hill in Lincoln on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Four ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Bay Area goat landscaping company says it could be forced out of business if changes are not made to a new state law that would ...

Goats have become a familiar sight on California hillsides, munching through weeds and brush before they can become fuel for wildfires. But the companies that put those herds to work said a change in ...

In a field of brush just North of Auburn, California in the Sierra Nevada foothills, a bunch of goats graze under the hot afternoon sun. While goats are notorious for wanting to eat just about ...

Four members of California’s congressional delegation representing agricultural communities urged leaders Monday to prevent the closure of the state’s commercial goat herding businesses. The federal ...