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The Gypsy Goat Herder

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One woman, hundreds of goats, 365 days of the year equals innovation in the realm of environmental care. Lani Malmberg is an inspiration for eco-action, with her work focused on non-toxic land care in the form of herding goats to pastures that would otherwise use health and environmentally harmful pesticides. Drawing from her multiple degrees in weed science, biology, botany and environmental restoration, she came to this innovative alternative to pesticides in weed management, utilizing the natural behavior of goats. Goats clear the vegetation and recycle these weeds through their gut to offer nutrition for the soil. In this video, Lani candidly shares her work on Maui, and expresses the energy of earth compassion and innovation to inspire us all. Her main motivation? To be a model and set an example for others to follow.

Be The Change

Find out more about Beyond Pesticides, the organization that facilitated the goat weeding pilot project in Maui.

Read about some of the dangers of pesticide use to human health as well as the environment.

Where in your life could you use an eco-friendly alternative? Using natural cleaning alternatives? Finding your own pesticide-free gardening regime?

Reflections (8)

Deb Oberlin

Lani and the goats are amazing! Madison, WI has had a program in place for grooming and maintaining the conservancies and parks for a few years now and it is definitely the way to go...happy goats, healthy people and no pesticide use. Yay. Thank you, Lani, for spreading the news and educating others on this win win situation for weed and management.

Rajat Mishra

Goats can be reintroduced in the Himalayan hills to help mitigate forest fires. The population of goat grazers has declined significantly, which may be one of the contributing factors to the increasing incidents of forest fires in the region.

Diana Turner-Forte

Oh, this was so cool. We do have answers to pesticide use. All the best to you and your work!

Cindy

Brilliant. We simply have to stop using pesticides. Theyâ€™re killing us. The use of goats is no-brainer as our ancestors knew. Thankyou Lani for bringing this so intelligently to the 21st century.

Ash McDaniel

I lived in the California Bay Area for 20 years, where I was introduced to the use of goats for weed and brush management throughout the regional parks. Incredibly successful there, and I'm really glad this practice is starting to spread to other parts of the country. Lani Malmberg really knows her goats and science. TEDTalk, Lani, TEDTalk, if you haven't already! Everyone in this video inspired me because they are all willing to turn away from ecologically disastrous use of pesticides.

Eleni

Innovative tool that is cheap, not poisonous and great for the soil. Win win!

Betsy

Her knowledge and love

Carolyn Reinhart

She is putting theory into practice and teaching others so the understanding can lead to health for the animals and the land. Her commitment is commendable.

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