The state funds the goat grazing.
The state has decided that the state needs to pay more for goat grazing.
Goat herders would be paid very handsomely by the state, according to new state regulations.
And the goat herding companies say this will drive them out of business.
I’m not quite connecting all of these dots.
Two thoughts:
1. California Department A (the State Regulator) says raise the monthly salary of herders from about $3,730 to $14,000. California Department B actually hires the goats but cannot afford those new rates.
2. Goats are hired by towns, cities, counties and private parties to control fire hazard weeds.