Goat grazing & brush clearing in San Diego

How much does goat grazing cost in San Diego?

Goat grazing for brush clearing runs about $800–$3,500 per acre in published prices, with public fuel-break projects at $400–$500 per acre. Many providers have minimums of about 1–10 acres. We found 5 providers in City of San Diego business records.

Source: Provider websites, USDA Cleveland National Forest, City of San Diego business tax records. Last updated: October 17, 2026. Methodology · Data

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Typical price$800–$3,500 per acre; public fuel-break project $400–$500/acre; minimums ~1–10 acres

Businesses found5City of San Diego business tax records and business websites

Price sources

Good Shepherds: $950–3,500/acre — source
USDA Cleveland NF: $400–500/acre — source
Hire-A-Goat (2011): $800–1,200/acre — source
Rent A Goat: ~10-acre minimum — source

How to choose

Ask about acreage minimums; neighbors often combine parcels.
Confirm fencing, water and herder supervision are included.
Ask for references from HOAs or fire agencies.

Businesses (5)

Name	City	Price
ELM Goats (Environmental Land Management)	San Diego
Good Shepherds Regenerative Land Management	San Diego County	$950–$3,500/acre
Hire-A-Goat	Ramona	$800–$1,200/acre (2011 quote)
Rent A Goat	serves SD County	custom quote, ~10-acre minimum
Capra Goats LLC	serves SD County

Data: CSLB public license master (San Diego County, pulled Oct 16 2026); City of San Diego permits issued 2026 (data.sandiego.gov). Permit valuations are what owners declare to the City, not final invoices.

Goat grazing & brush clearing in San Diego

How much does goat grazing cost in San Diego?

Price sources

How to choose

Businesses (5)

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