# Working Class Goats The Chicago Airport Employs Farm Animals for Their Grounds Crew By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-07-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grounds-crew References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/05/goat-grazing-chicagos-ohare-airport.html) & [cityofchicago.org](http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/doa/provdrs/dbata/news/2013/may/city_awards_vegetationmanagementgrazingservicescontractatohare.html) There is a new grounds crew at Chicago’s O’Hare airport. The Airport has employed a heard of goats as its new grounds crew, which is strange, but eco-friendly and apparently quite effective. This is the Chicago airport's way of pitching in and reducing emissions while creating a sustainable grounds crew. This new grounds crew is a herd of 25 goats that are owned by a company that goes by the name of the ‘[Central Commissary Holdings LLC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-miller).’ The company will move the animals to the Chicago airport once the Spring growth starts to get out of control. The goats will be responsible for clearing excessive and invasive forms of plant life. The goats are responsible for just 120 acres of the 7,000 total at the airport. This pilot program will potentially open doors for other airport programs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Grounds Crew:** Companies can explore using sustainable and eco-friendly options for their own groundskeeping needs. - **Animal-assisted Landscaping:** The use of animals for groundskeeping can improve efficiency and sustainability, creating new opportunities for businesses. - **Innovative Waste Management:** Utilizing goats for groundskeeping can lead to more innovative waste management solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can explore new opportunities in animal-assisted landscaping and sustainable groundskeeping. - **Tourism:** Airports and other tourist destinations can use animal-assisted landscaping as a unique selling point, attracting environmentally conscious travelers. - **Facility Management:** Facility management companies can adopt innovative waste management solutions, like using goats for groundskeeping, for their clients' properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic 360-Degree Vision Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecovacs-goat-g1.md) - [Traveler-Focused Accessibility Resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-department-of-aviation.md) - [Robotic Cargo Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawasaki-bex-robot-goat.md) - [Job Application Optimization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamlining-job-applications.md) - [Banana-Promoting Goat Yoga Sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairtrade-bananas.md) - [Accessible Airport Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-airport-vehicle.md) - [Mass-Timber Airport Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-international-airport.md) - [Airport Dog Training Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistance-dogs1.md) - [Expansive Airport Roof Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-airport.md)