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Baaaad idea? City’s goatscaping program dies off as goats disappear
In Portsmouth, Virginia, the city decided to purchase 10 goats and 10 sheep back in 2013 to “mow” the grass. Read more about the program after 4 years..
August 14, 2017
Business
Union files grievance claiming goats are stealing landscaping jobs
In Michigan, AFSCME has filed a grievance against Western Michigan University claiming that the goats it employed are taking away jobs from laid-off workers.
July 11, 2017
Business
Goats gone wrong: City says farewell to cleanup crew
Back in October, a crew of 75 billies and nannies were rented from to clear 9.1 acres of blackberry and English ivy at Minto-Brown Island Park. They have since been fired.
February 29, 2016
Design-Build
Goats solve landscape problem at Portland International Airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) recently welcomed a group of new employees known for their voracious, non-discerning appetite. Forty goats and a llama are helping solve a persistent problem at the airport: invasive plants such as blackberries, thistle and Scotch broom. Instead of using herbicides or removing the plants by hand, the airport enlisted the goats to […]
April 21, 2015
Design-Build
What Kind of Mower Are You?
Mowers are a big part of your job. But have you ever thought about which one matches your personality? Here’s a fun quiz to see what type of mower best describes you.
June 30, 2014
Design-Build
Here Come the Geese Police
Police in rural areas of Xinjiang province, China, are sending out gaggles of geese officers to patrol against crime. Law enforcement agents described the geese as a new “highlight of stability maintenance work” and said they had proved themselves “better than dogs” in tackling crime.
July 23, 2013
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