This webinar introduced two major new resources for the solar grazing industry: A Quick Guide to Agrivoltaics Monitoring & Research Design and Means and Metrics: The Standard Checklist for Solar Grazing. The first is designed to help practitioners set goals, select variables, and standardize data collection across solar arrays and was created in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. The second is a comprehensive report for implementing and evaluating solar grazing operations, produced in partnership with the National Laboratory of the Rockies.

To introduce the checklists and show how they can be utilized for solar grazing operations, we heard from a line-up of experts from the industry. The panelists were asked select questions from three of the sections of the Means and Metrics report on ecological, grazing management, and site design factors. They provided input on what considerations the questions bring up for their practices, and how they would use the checklist to evaluate a solar grazing operation.

Speakers:

• Alyssa Andrew (ASGA Project Coordinator)
• Anna Clare Monlezun (Graze LLC)
• Arlo Hark (Cannon Valley Graziers, ASGA Board of Directors)
• Jesse Robertson-DuBois (Finicky Farms, ASGA Advisory Board)
• Kevin Campbell (EDF power solutions, ASGA Board of Directors)

New Resources for Agrivoltaics Projects
Two new resources support agrivoltaics planning and monitoring: A Quick Guide to Agrivoltaics Monitoring & Research Design and Means and Metrics: The Standard Checklist for Solar Grazing. Together, they provide structured guidance on goal setting, data collection, and evaluation across social, economic, ecological, and operational factors, along with practical checklists and supporting materials.

Checklist Application and Use
The checklists are designed for a range of stakeholders—including developers, asset owners, O&M teams, and graziers—and can be adapted to different project stages and scales. Teams can prioritize relevant sections based on site goals, while built-in fields for notes, responsibilities, and timelines support documentation and collaborative planning.

Ecological Factors
This section focuses on long-term site health, including soil stability, nutrient cycling, biodiversity, and pollinator habitat. It emphasizes consistent monitoring over time, such as soil testing every 3–5 years, and highlights how grazing patterns can influence plant communities and ecosystem balance.

Grazing Management Factors
Grazing management requires flexibility across seasons and project phases, with attention to equipment access, communication, and shared goals. Ongoing coordination among stakeholders and planning for off-season and contingency scenarios are essential, particularly in regions where year-round grazing is not feasible.

Site Design Factors
Site design plays a critical role in enabling effective grazing, including considerations like panel height, gate access, and vegetation selection. Early collaboration with graziers and land managers can improve outcomes by ensuring infrastructure and seed mixes support both agricultural use and long-term site functionality.