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Saskatchewan town using goats for weed control
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Prince Albert Daily Herald
Ashley BochekLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterThe World-SpectatorThe town of Rocanville will be giving some goats a try in a bid to control weeds in parts of town where it’s hard to manage weeds.
At the town council meeting on Wednesday, the town decided to partner with SJ Townside Acres of Rocanville to use around 18 of their goats to eat weeds in a few key areas of town.
“We are going to try and use them as an environmentally friendly weed control,” says Town Administrator Tanya Strandlund.
Goats are extremely drawn to invasive species and weeds first, and their digestive track does not allow the seeds to re-germinate, so they are good for weed control.”
She says the town may also try the goats around the retention pond as well and others spots around town like drainage ditches that are weed aggressive.