Yard Goats Host Annual FanFest, Kick Off 2025 Season

The Hartford Yard Goats are set to host their annual FanFest on Saturday at Dunkin’ Park, featuring free activities such as behind-the-scenes tours, indoor batting cage access, face painting, and mascot appearances. This event coincides with the Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade, allowing fans to enjoy a festive day in the city. In a separate initiative, Los Angeles County has deployed 900 goats to clear brush in Palos Verdes Estates, targeting areas at high risk for wildfires. This environmentally friendly approach, contracted out to Fire Grazers, Inc., aims to enhance community safety while using goats' natural grazing habits. In related news, a study from the University of Aberystwyth has identified goats as the smartest among livestock, demonstrating superior cognitive abilities in tracking hidden objects compared to sheep and alpacas. Additionally, a couple in Oregon has turned goat grazing into a business, offering services for vegetation management and wildfire prevention across various locations.