REDMOND, OR -- Redmond is trying a new approach to attack weeds on city-owned property.

Mayor George Endicott says a herd of goats is coming to town, “In particular, out near our irrigation fields, northwest of town. We’ve got some weeds, of course, end of season. So, we’re going to turn some goats loose to go out there and trim them for us.”

It’s a win-win agreement, providing free vegetative management for 138 acres of orchard grass in a tough-to mow area, according to the Wastewater Division, while the contractor gets free high-quality feed for as many as 500 goats.

The same herd is currently chomping away on a Bend Parks contract.