Events

Topics include: This is a hybrid workshop with powerpoints and hands-on activities. Please wear closed toe shoes and be prepared to work with the livestock. Dinner and FAMACHA card included with registration. Should you require special accommodations due to a disability, please notify the program provider ten days prior to the event. Clemson University Cooperative…

This webinar series focuses on solar grazing for cattle and sheep, as well as growing forages or grain crops under solar panels. The practice of grazing livestock under solar panels has become increasingly popular. It is often referred to as “agrivoltaics” or “solar grazing.” This system uses land for both solar energy production and livestock…

Join for a ewe-nique lamb-centric experience with local chefs, friends, and family! Tickets are $60 each and include all 8 delicious lamb bites, plus a variety of beverages like beer, wine, and cocktails. From March to September, the Lamb Jam Happy Hour Tour will make stops in seven of our favorite lamb-loving cities, creating unforgettable…

The Luzerne Conservation District in partnership with the Montour and Columbia County Conservation Districts will be hosting their Annual Summer Soil Health Field Day this year in Catawissa! The event will take place on August 20th! Registration is required and can be completed by calling 570-317-9456 or accessing the registration link.  Acciavatti Farm 132 Mount…

Agrivoltaics is the co-location of agricultural activities within a solar array whereby the microclimates of the solar panels impact the growth, health, and production of crops and livestock. The Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center is providing a series of discussions about agrivoltaics highlighting various professionals engaged in or adjacent to the field of agrivoltaics. We center…

Iowa State University, has initiated a public-private partnership with Alliant Energy on the design and construction of the The Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University where they explore growing crops within and around photovoltaic (PV) panels to quantify the benefits of agrivoltaic practices. At this site they explore a subset of agricultural activities most amenable to…

Presented by REWI, this webinar will have two researchers discuss their work related to the spatial ecology of various species in PV solar facilities.   Moderator:  Josh Ennen, Senior Scientist, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) Speakers: Aaron Facka, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Western Region, Wildlands Network Michael Levin, Renewable Energy Ecologist, Columbia University Learn more: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1mffgJlkQqSUswt5ROZShw#/registration

Thinking about expanding your livestock operation? Curious about the benefits of adding sheep or goats to your grazing system? Join the National Grazing Lands Coalition for an insightful webinar, Adding Small Ruminants to Your Operation, where two leading experts will share practical advice and research-backed strategies for successfully incorporating small ruminants into diverse grazing systems.…

Hosted by the Montana Grazing Lands Coalition in partnership with the Wyoming Grazing Lands Coalition, this is a conference designed to empower land managers with tangible resources while highlighting the west-wide impact of sound grazing lands stewardship. Billings Hotel & Convention Center 1223 Mullowney LnBillings, MTUnited States Learn more: https://montanaglc.org/expo

RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to foster a cleaner future. 2024 marked its 20th year as the largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry. What began as Solar Power International (SPI) has evolved into RE+, uniting an extensive alliance of renewable energy leaders for multiple days of programming and…

Join NC Sheep Producers online for a Fireside Chat,Sept 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm. Join us as we discuss value added wool products! Come ask experienced producers questions (any topic ok) or just share your favorite sheep stories. Everyone is welcome! This is a great informal way to get to know other sheep producers in…

Join the North Carolina State University for their 3rd webinar of the Forage & Grassland Management Annual Webinar Series. Dr. Charley Martinez, faculty in the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Tennessee, will present the webinar Economics of buying versus producing hay for livestock managers. The webinar will be delivered via zoom on…

The 4th annual edition Solarplaza Summit Agri-PV 2025 takes attendees to Germany, a global leader in Agri-PV, thanks to its forward-thinking legislation and thriving sector. This makes it the ideal location to explore technological revolutions in Agri-PV (cutting-edge advancements in panel design, microclimate management, and agricultural robotics). Gain insights into the evolving Agri-PV market, from investment opportunities to…