No chemicals. No heavy machinery. No damage to your soil or ecosystem. Just a herd of hungry, hard-working Kiko goats, a professional shepherd, and results that speak for themselves. Goats at Work provides targeted goat grazing services across Barrie, Orillia, and all of Simcoe County Ontario.

Our Goatscaping Services

Every property is different, and every job is assessed on its own terms. Whether you have a quarter-acre backyard in Barrie choked with wild parsnip, a steep slope in Orillia that no mower can safely reach, or a large municipal or conservation area in Simcoe County battling phragmites and buckthorn — we have a targeted grazing solution for you.

Residential Goatscaping

Backyard & Acreage Clearing

Overgrown yards, fence lines buried in brush, and properties taken over by invasive weeds are no match for our herd. We clear what you can't — quickly, naturally, and without a drop of herbicide. Serving residential clients across Barrie, Orillia, Coldwater, and surrounding Simcoe County communities.

Hard-to-Reach Terrain

Steep slopes, rocky outcroppings, and densely overgrown areas that are unsafe or inaccessible for equipment? That's where our Kiko goats shine. Sure-footed and tireless, they go where machines simply can't.

Commercial & Industrial Properties

Vacant Lot & Development Site Clearing

Vacant lots and development sites across Barrie and Orillia accumulate aggressive weeds and brush fast. Goat grazing is a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to manage vegetation between development phases without resorting to herbicides.

Commercial Property Maintenance

Industrial yards, utility corridors, and commercial properties with extensive perimeter vegetation benefit from targeted grazing as a sustainable, low-impact maintenance option that looks great in your environmental reporting too.

Municipal, Conservation & Institutional

Parks & Recreation Areas

Municipalities across Simcoe County are actively seeking chemical-free alternatives for parks, trails, and green spaces. Our goats are safe around the public, good with children, and deliver real results.

School Grounds

Schools and educational institutions looking for an eco-friendly, chemical-free approach to grounds maintenance — and a memorable learning experience for students — are an ideal fit for goat grazing.

Conservation Areas

Working with conservation authorities and land trusts across Ontario to manage invasive species and restore native habitat through targeted grazing — the most ecologically sound vegetation management tool available.

Invasive Species Management

Simcoe County is fighting an ongoing battle against invasive plant species. Our goats are a frontline weapon. They actively target and consume many of Ontario's most problematic invaders, including:

  • ✔  Phragmites — Ontario's worst invasive plant
  • ✔  Wild Parsnip — public health hazard
  • ✔  Giant Hogweed — toxic, hard to manage safely
  • ✔  Dog-Strangling Vine — aggressive forest invader
  • ✔  Garlic Mustard — widespread in Simcoe forests
  • ✔  Common & Glossy Buckthorn — ideal goat browse
  • ✔  Thistles & Spotted Knapweed
  • ✔  Vines, Spurges & more

Not sure if goats can handle what's growing on your property? Get in touch and we'll talk it through.

Riparian & Waterway Management

Some of the most challenging and sensitive vegetation management jobs in Simcoe County involve riverbanks, drainage ditches, wetland edges, and other riparian areas. These are exactly the kinds of sites where herbicide use is restricted or undesirable, and where machinery causes more damage than it fixes. Our goats handle these areas naturally and safely — leaving the waterway healthier and the surrounding ecosystem intact. Learn more about why targeted grazing works in these sensitive areas.

How It Works

1

Site Assessment

We assess your property, discuss your goals, and develop a tailored grazing plan.

2

Goats Delivered

We transport the herd to your site, set up temporary fencing, and get to work.

3

Grazing Begins

Dan and the dogs supervise the herd on-site throughout the job — you don't need to be there.

4

Land Restored

Job done, goats go home to Riverside Ranch. You get your land back — cleaner, healthier, and chemical-free.

Why Choose Goats at Work

100% Chemical-Free

No herbicides. No pesticides. Just natural grazing that leaves your land and the surrounding ecosystem unharmed.

Locally Based

We're your neighbours — based at Riverside Ranch in Coldwater, right in the heart of Simcoe County. When you hire us, you're supporting a local family operation.

Professional & Supervised

Every job is managed by an experienced shepherd with trained herding and guardian dogs on-site. This isn't a goat drop-off — it's a professional land management service.