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ASGA Certifies a New Cohort of Solar Industry Professionals in Indiana!

By Alyssa Andrew / July 18, 2025 /

The American Solar Grazing Association was proud to wrap up our second “What to Expect When You’re Expecting Sheep” training for solar companies in Indiana this week!  We had an…

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Rutgers Agrivoltaics Research: Hay, Soybeans, Vegetables, and Beef Cows (ASGA Call 88)

By Alyssa Andrew / July 9, 2025 /

During this month’s webinar, we heard from Dave Specca, Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program Lead, to hear an update on their ongoing research in New Jersey. Dave shared results from the first…

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Solar Grazing at the World AgriVoltaics Conference

By Alyssa Andrew / July 1, 2025 /

July 1-3, 2025, marks the 6th annual AgriVoltaics World Conference in Freiburg, Germany!  Day 2 will feature presentations on solar grazing. ASGA’s Lexie Hain will serve as a session co-chair for the…

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Grazing with Cam: Genetic Selection of Rams

By Alyssa Andrew / June 25, 2025 /

For June’s Grazing with Cam event, we learned tips for selecting the right sheep genetics based on your region and operational needs, including how to make sure the sheep are…

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The Business of Large Site Solar Grazing

By Alyssa Andrew / June 18, 2025 /

For this workshop, we heard from two new solar graziers who jumped right into large-scale solar grazing: Reid Redden (Premier Solar Sheep – TX) and Greg Gunthorp (Gunthorp Farms – IN). Reid and Greg…

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Cast Your Vote for the North American Agrivoltaics Awards 2025!

By Alyssa Andrew / June 5, 2025 /

The finalists for the North American Agrivoltaics Awards (NAAA) were recently announced, and voting is now open through June 30th. Congratulations to all those nominated! Overview of Rewards View the 2025 finalists here. ​…

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Solar Grazing Featured in the June Edition of ASI’s Sheep Industry News

By Alyssa Andrew / June 4, 2025 /

The American Sheep Industry recently released the June issue of the Sheep Industry News, and there was a lot of coverage on solar grazing! Within this issue, you can read…

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Vegetation Management Expectations and Safety Protocols on Solar Sites

By Alyssa Andrew / May 28, 2025 /

Solar graziers often work directly with the site’s O&M team when managing vegetation on solar sites. To provide insight on working successfully with site operations teams, we heard from Angela…

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Hands On Solar Grazing Budget Planning: Grazing with Cam Open Forum

By Alyssa Andrew / May 21, 2025 /

Before making a bid on a solar site, you’ll need to know your costs. This month’s Grazing with Cam event was a hands-on exercise where Camren walked us through an…

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Recent Features on ASGA Research

By Alyssa Andrew / May 16, 2025 /

ASGA recently announced the publication of their paper, Sheep Grazing Impacts on Soil Health and Pasture Quality at Commercial Solar Sites in Northeastern USA. This paper was created for the…

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Business Planning for Solar Grazing: Getting Started

By Alyssa Andrew / May 14, 2025 /

In this workshop, we had an excellent lineup of panelists to discuss how to approach starting a solar grazing business. They covered planning tips for a general sheep enterprise, as…

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ASGA Call 87: Solar Grazing and the Targeted Grazing Handbook

By Alyssa Andrew / May 5, 2025 /

This month’s webinar explored the broader world of targeted grazing, featuring presentations from Dr. John Walker (Emeritus Professor, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension) and Erica Sanko of the American…

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Best Practices: Why are Livestock Guardian Dogs Essential for Solar Grazing?

By Alyssa Andrew / May 3, 2025 /

What are livestock guardian dogs (LGDs), and how are they used for solar grazing? This fact sheet is a helpful resource to send to solar companies, O&M providers, and other…

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Best Practices: Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) in Solar Grazing

By Alyssa Andrew / May 3, 2025 /

What factors need to be considered for livestock guardian dog (LGD) owners to successfully operate in a solar grazing environment? This fact sheet covers best practices for keeping LGDs in…

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Fescue and Solar Grazing: An Opportunity or Time for Caution?

By Alyssa Andrew / April 30, 2025 /

Fescue is a hardy, cool season forage that is highly productive and maintains its quality well into the winter months, offering opportunity for stockpiling and winter grazing. This forage is…

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How to Reach Out to Solar Companies: Grazing with Cam Open Forum

By Alyssa Andrew / April 24, 2025 /

How do you get in touch with the asset owner or operator for sites you’d like to graze? In this month’s Grazing with Cam event, Camren Maierle (American Lamb Board)…

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