Using Goats to Clear Brush

In days gone by, caretakers at Concordia kept livestock which helped clear away vegetation and weeds and kept the grounds tidy. Recently we invited some 4-legged lawn mowers to come to the cemetery to graze and clear away brush and their favorite delicacy — poison ivy. Goats can maneuver around delicate headstones without causing damage.

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