Terri Oyarzun can\u2019t imagine life without goats. She grew up with goats, she met her husband out herding goats, and together they rescued 55 \u201cCharlie Brown\u201d goats and trained them to fight wildfires. Today, the 5,000 strong Goats R Us herd works with government agencies, universities, and communities to find innovative solutions for fire control and prevention, while advancing animal husbandry and livestock management in California\u2019s increasingly challenging climate. \u201cFire season is twelve months out of the year now. The goats are protecting people. They're the four-legged firefighters of California.\u201d Get ready for a fun and insightful conversation on goats\u2013what we can learn from their many wonderful quirks and how they are helping us build a more resilient ecosystem.
See Terri and her goats at GoatsRUs.com
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