Via Jay Peak Resort
At Jay Peak Resort in Vermont, end of summer cleanup looks a bit different.
Instead of gas-powered mowers, the resort brought in a herd of goats and sheep to clear the slopes before ski season.
The so-called “Chew Crew” has been happily munching its way through 25 acres of brush and tall grass, turning a maintenance job into an eco-friendly spectacle.
Via Jay Peak Resort
The benefits go beyond charm. Goats are natural landscapers, tackling invasive plants and tough terrain that machines struggle with.
They fertilize as they graze, leave the soil healthy, and run entirely on renewable energy. The weeds, wildflowers, and sunshine from the hillsides.
The hardworking dogs that keep the goats safe and in check.
The AgriTech lead, with some of the goats grazing Jay Peak’s hills.
By swapping engines for animals, Jay Peak is cutting emissions, noise, and fuel use while keeping the mountainside vibrant. It’s a simple, clever solution that feels right for the times: sustainable, effective, and unexpectedly delightful.
Who doesn’t love a goat?
the goats have electronic boxes on their collars that make noise when they approach the virtual fence.
Sometimes the best tool for the job isn’t new technology at all, it’s a hungry goat with a good attitude.
Images © Copyright Jay Peak Resort. Via Smithsonian Magazine.
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