Agrivoltaics Certification Training for Solar Developers and Operators: Burlington, VT

What to Expect When You’re Expecting Sheep

Join the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA) for a dynamic, one-day agrivoltaics training designed specifically for solar developers, asset managers, and operations teams. The workshop provides a clear, practical overview of how to effectively integrate sheep grazing into solar site management, grounded in real-world experience and industry best practices.

The training will include a morning session on Lake Champlain in Burlington’s South End, followed by an on-site tour of the Danyow Road Solar project in Sheldon, VT. Participants will gain a firsthand look at how grazing works in practice and leave with actionable insights to support successful implementation. Upon completion, participants will receive a certification from ASGA.

• Date: October 9th, 2026
• Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm (if participating in the site tour) 
• Location: Hula Lakeside, Burlington, VT
• Solar Grazing Site Tour: Danyow Road Solar in Sheldon, VT

Note: Please let us know if you need transportation from the morning session to the solar site.

What you’ll learn: 

• Site design considerations for solar sheep
• Benefits of using sheep 
• What a grazed site looks like 
• Sheep safety & well-being  
• How sheep are managed on solar sites 
• Livestock herding and guardian dogs 
• Operational site expectations and strategies
• Principles for enduring farmer partnerships