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How to Work with a Solar Site Manager: Understanding Their Perspective on Solar Grazing

By Alyssa Andrew / October 10, 2025 /

For this workshop, solar site manager Joseph Quick of Enel North America’s Stampede Solar in Sulphur Springs, TX, joined us to share his perspective on solar grazing operations from the ground…

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“Cattlevoltaics”: Solar Cattle Grazing Update (ASGA Call 90)

By Alyssa Andrew / October 3, 2025 /

For this month’s call, we heard from Kelsey Singleton (H2 Enterprises), Jess Gray (Gray’s LAMBscaping), and James McKinion (Helical Solar). Kelsey discussed the work H2 Enterprises has been doing to…

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A Deep Dive Into Solar Beekeeping and Grazing-Pollinator Co-Location

By Alyssa Andrew / September 26, 2025 /

For this workshop, solar apiarist Allison Wickham returned to share expert insights on how to build a successful beekeeping operation on solar sites. The workshop covered best practices for beehive…

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New World Screwworm: What Do Solar Sheep Graziers Need to Know?

By Alyssa Andrew / September 17, 2025 /

For this presentation, we heard from Dr. Joan Burke, a Research Animal Scientist with the USDA. Her presentation covered the potential implications of New World Screwworm, and what it would mean…

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Stockpiling Forages for Winter Feed on Solar

By Alyssa Andrew / September 15, 2025 /

Winter feed is one of the biggest cost challenges for solar graziers—and often a key factor in whether an operation thrives or struggles. In this month’s Grazing with Cam, Andrew…

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“Apivoltaics”: Beekeeping on Solar + Grazing Compatibility (ASGA Call 89)

By Alyssa Andrew / September 3, 2025 /

This month’s webinar featured our annual call on pollinators and beekeeping, and their implications for sheep production. We were joined by Allison Wickham (Siller Pollinator Company) and Travis Snyder (Wind…

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Southeast Solar Grazing with White Oak Pastures + CFAR’s Certification Program

By Alyssa Andrew / August 29, 2025 /

For this workshop, we took a closer look at solar grazing in the Southeast, where new solar development is opening up fresh opportunities for graziers. We were joined by Bridget…

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Network Meetup and New Member Orientation

By Alyssa Andrew / August 20, 2025 /

For this workshop, Kevin Richardson (ASGA) gave us a walk through of how our online membership network works and what resources are available.  He covered topics such as the network app, the ASGA map, 1:1…

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Grazing with Cam: A Deep Dive on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Solar Companies

By Alyssa Andrew / July 30, 2025 /

For July’s event, we were joined by Kevin Richardson, ASGA Senior Director, and Katie Brown, Rangeland Scientist and Manager at Holistic Energy Solutions, LLC. Katie covered what a Request for…

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Introduction to the Hybrid Grazing & Mowing Model

By Alyssa Andrew / July 23, 2025 /

What is a hybrid grazing and mowing model, and why is it often favored by solar asset owners and operators? For this ASGA workshop, we heard from JR Howard (Texas…

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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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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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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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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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