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Meet Joe, Buttercup and Gary, San Francisco’s smallest goat-landscaping business
By Annelise Bowers at Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
For months, Joe Corcoran had been staring down the overgrown yard in the back of the building that serves as his barbershop, before inspiration struck.
Meet Joe, Buttercup and Gary, San Francisco ’s smallest goat-landscaping business
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The emergence of Joe, Buttercup, and Gary, San Francisco's smallest goat-landscaping business, speaks to the city's ongoing quest for innovative solutions to its unique urban challenges. In a city where traditional landscaping methods can be costly and cumbersome, the use of goats to clear overgrown areas offers a creative alternative. This approach may also resonate with San Francisco's environmentally conscious community, as it provides a natural and sustainable way to manage vegetation. As the business navigates the complexities of operating in a densely populated urban environment, it will be worth watching how they balance the needs of their clients with the potential impact on neighboring properties and the city's overall ecosystem. The success of this small business could also have implications for the city's approach to managing its many parks and green spaces, where invasive species and overgrowth are often a concern.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? For months, Joe Corcoran had been staring down the overgrown yard in the back of the building that serves as his barbershop, before inspiration struck.
Meet Joe, Buttercup and Gary, San Francisco’s smallest goat-landscaping business
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