Back in the early 80′s, when I ruled the rock airwaves in Houston, ZZ Top’s management company was located on a large patch of land off of I-10.  We all used to joke and make fun because the band’s manager, Bill Ham, bought a couple of goats to keep the grass at bay.  He was, to us, notoriously cheap, and this was a great way to save money on a lawn service. 

Apparently Google has figured this out and it is now considered curious, yet brilliant. 

Bill.  I take it all back.  Brilliant.  Ahead of your time.  Maybe Google can hire ZZ Top to play a lunch time concert.  It’s the least they could do.  And invite the goats.

The story:  http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/google-rents-goats-lawnmowing-needs