Samson Zhang

reporter for the Sacramento Bee

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Goats are being used more often to clear vegetation and prevent wildfires. But some say the immigrant workers who manage them 24/7 aren’t getting a fair deal.

Goats are great at preventing fires. But are their herders exploited?

Goats are being used more often to clear vegetation and prevent wildfires. But some say the immigrant workers who manage them 24/7 aren’t getting a fair deal.

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