Goats vs Sheep Herders Wage Battle | Bakersfield News

California’s wildfire defense just got a goat-sized headache: new state wage rules are creating pay disparities between sheep and goat herders—essential workers who clear dry brush before it turns into flames. Kern County warns that without fixing this, vital grazing operations could vanish, leaving communities more vulnerable to devastating fires. Ranchers say the unintended consequence of these rules is risking wildfire resilience—and they’re demanding legislative action now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad0458ee63c17ed5