California Labor Laws Threaten Use of Goats for Wildfire Prevention

Goats are used in California to clear vegetation and reduce wildfire risk.
New labor regulations are making goat-grazing services more expensive, potentially putting herding companies out of business.
The changes could increase the monthly pay of herders from about $3,730 to $14,000.
The goat-grazing industry wants legislation that treats goatherders the same as sheepherders.
Labor advocates say California should make sure goat herders have good working and living conditions before changing the law.