# Mallomar Wins the 2026 Great Goat Graze-Off Goats offer natural solution against invasive plants - **Source:** [Popular Science](https://brifing.si/source/cc3d313a-759c-4802-b881-fc8585f35ef9) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/57b6b400-b159-484e-b1ed-55b27f5aadbd ## Annual Goat Event The second Great Goat Graze-Off took place in New York's Riverside Park. Defending champion Mallomar retained his title by eating 1.5 packets of invasive weeds in 3 minutes. The event highlights natural restoration projects in urban environments. ## Ecological Benefits Goats provide a chemical-free solution against invasive species by consuming plants down to their roots. Riverside Park Conservancy notes this method can completely eliminate targeted plants after several grazing seasons. ## Environmental Impact Beyond plant control, goats' constant grazing saves staff time while their manure enriches the soil. This sustainable approach allows park workers to focus on other restoration tasks throughout the season. ## Event Organization Hosted by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest emcee George Shea in West Harlem, NYC Parks Department praised goats as innovative partners in urban green space maintenance during the competition. ## The Champion's Traits Mallomar's calm demeanor provides stability for his grazing team. Park officials highlight how his steady presence creates reassurance among other goats during restoration work. ## Community Engagement The event delights New Yorkers while promoting eco-friendly solutions. Parks Commissioner emphasizes that four-legged grazers might be the optimal choice for invasive species management in public spaces. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.popsci.com/environment/mallomar-wins-2026-great-goat-graze-off/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._