California's War on Goats Could Worsen the Wildfire Crisis
Regulation California's War on Goats Could Worsen the Wildfire Crisis Standard minimum wage and overtime laws now apply to the state's goat herders, whose animals clear brush and reduce fire danger. As of July 1, the state's standard minimum wage and overtime laws now apply to goat-herding companies, whose animals clear brush and reduce fire danger across the state. The change threatens to sideline these vital firefighters at a time when California can ill afford a setback in wildfire prevention.
- ▪Regulation California's War on Goats Could Worsen the Wildfire Crisis Standard minimum wage and overtime laws now apply to the state's goat herders, whose animals clear brush and reduce fire danger.
- ▪As of July 1, the state's standard minimum wage and overtime laws now apply to goat-herding companies, whose animals clear brush and reduce fire danger across the state.
- ▪The change threatens to sideline these vital firefighters at a time when California can ill afford a setback in wildfire prevention.
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Regulation California's War on Goats Could Worsen the Wildfire Crisis Standard minimum wage and overtime laws now apply to the state's goat herders, whose animals clear brush and reduce fire danger. The costs are unsustainable. C. Jarrett Dieterle and Shawn Regan | 7.25.2026 7:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/07/goats-and-wildfire-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Goats are seen in front of a wildfire" alt="Goats are seen in front of a wildfire | Illustration: Midjourney" /> (Illustration: Midjourney) Wildfire risk just got a lot worse in…
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