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SUMMARY:ASGA Call 89: “Apivoltaics” - Beekeeping on Solar + Grazing Compatibility
DESCRIPTION:Combining honey production and solar energy is a great way to carry out highly beneficial agricultural production on solar arrays. Many solar sites are also bringing beekeeping and pollinator vegetation together with sheep grazing and exploiting the exciting potential of lamb and honey. \n\n\n\n​Like solar grazing\, beekeeping on solar sites requires a skilled application and expertise. Combining sheep grazing with pollinator plants similarly requires thoughtful planning. \n\n\n\n​Join us for our annual webinar on pollinators and beekeeping\, and their implications for sheep production. We’ll be joined by solar beekeepers from different regions of the country who will share their expertise on how to successfully combine honey production and solar energy. They’ll provide an introduction to their solar apiary operations\, discuss beehive placement on solar sites\, and how to work with solar developers. \n\n\n\n​At ASGA\, we hear a lot about the misconception that you can’t put sheep and pollinators in the same place. During the webinar\, our expert speakers will also discuss how to do both\, including what plants to include in sites that are good for sheep and pollinators and things to look out for when combining the two practices. \n\n\n\n​Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n​Allison Wickham\, Siller Pollinator Company\n\n\n\n​Travis Snyder\, Wind and Sky Apiaries \n\n\n\n\n​Helpful resources: \n\n\n\n\n​Agrisolar Clearinghouse Solar Beekeeping Fact Sheet – https://www.agrisolarclearinghouse.org/fact-sheet-making-the-case-for-solar-beekeeping\n\n\n\nASGA Solar Beekeeping Contract: https://solargrazing.org/solar-beekeeping-contract/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Apivoltaics” – Beekeeping on Solar + Grazing CompatibilityTuesday\, September 2nd at 6:00pm ET \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/asga-call-89-apivoltaics-beekeeping-on-solar-grazing-compatibility/
CATEGORIES:Calls
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SUMMARY:Graze on Over: Adding Small Ruminants to Your Operation
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n Featured Speakers: Dr. Andrew WeaverExtension Small Ruminant Specialist\, Department of Animal Science\, North Carolina State UniversityDr. Weaver brings a wealth of experience in small ruminant management\, genetics\, and production efficiency. A Michigan native\, he holds degrees from Michigan State University\, Virginia Tech\, and West Virginia University. His research focuses on utilizing genetic and management tools to enhance animal fitness\, parasite resistance\, and overall productivity in small ruminants\, especially in the Southeastern U.S. \n\n\n\n Alison CraneExecutive Director\, Wyoming Wool Growers Association Alison is a seasoned small ruminant specialist and industry advocate with a strong background in sheep and goat nutrition\, reproduction\, and wool quality. Before joining the Wyoming Wool Growers Association\, she served as an assistant professor and extension specialist at Kansas State University. Her leadership continues to elevate Wyoming’s sheep industry\, now in its 120th year of advocacy and innovation. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned grazier or just exploring your options\, this webinar will offer valuable insights and actionable takeaways to help you diversify and strengthen your operation with small ruminants. \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://www.grazinglands.org/events/graze-on-over-adding-small-ruminants-to-your-operation \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/graze-on-over-adding-small-ruminants-to-your-operation/
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SUMMARY:2025 Grazing Expo
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nBillings Hotel & Convention Center 1223 Mullowney LnBillings\, MTUnited States \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://montanaglc.org/expo \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/2025-grazing-expo/
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SUMMARY:RE+ 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 networking opportunities. Today\, RE+ incorporates business opportunities and education content across the clean energy industry including solar\, energy storage\, hydrogen\, microgrids\, EV charging and infrastructure\, and wind energy. \n\n\n\nDeveloped by the nation’s leading clean energy organizations\, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)\, RE+ reflects an ongoing entrepreneurial approach to renewing best practices across the clean energy landscape as the marketplace evolves. Unlike other industry events\, all proceeds from RE+ events support the expansion of the energy industry through SEIA and SEPA’s year-round research and education activities\, and extensive advocacy and advisory efforts. Our primary mission is to deliver on the missions of both SEIA and SEPA in a way that strengthens the industry domestically and globally\, through networking and education\, and by creating an energetic and engaging marketplace to connect buyers and suppliers. \n\n\n\nThe Venetian Resort 3355 S Las Vegas BlvdLas Vegas\, NVUnited States \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://www.re-plus.com/register/ \n\n\n\n\nEvent Page
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/re-2025/
LOCATION:The Venetian Resort\, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, Nevada
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SUMMARY:NCSPA Fireside Chat - Value Added Wool Products
DESCRIPTION:Join NC Sheep Producers online for a Fireside Chat\,Sept 8\, 2025 at 8:00 pm. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we discuss value added wool products! \n\n\n\nCome ask experienced producers questions (any topic ok) or just share your favorite sheep stories. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome! \n\n\n\nThis is a great informal way to get to know other sheep producers in our association and in our area.  If you don’t have sheep\, it’s a great place to ask questions and get info. \n\n\n\n*Registration is free\, but required to receive the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://ncspa.wildapricot.org/event-6320430 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Page
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/ncspa-fireside-chat-value-added-wool-products/
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SUMMARY:NC State Economics of Buying versus Producing Hay for Livestock Managers
DESCRIPTION: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 9/17 starting at 3 pm (EST). \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/vChFVmIgS52d_f6fg9g1oQ#/registration \n\n\n\n\nEvent Page
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/nc-state-economics-of-buying-versus-producing-hay-for-livestock-managers/
CATEGORIES:External
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SUMMARY:Solar Plaza Summit Agri-PV Europe
DESCRIPTION: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 innovative business models\, and discover its potential to drive rural development and a resilient food system. Connect with key players to forge partnerships and accelerate the adoption of best practices.  \n\n\n\nLeonardo Royal Hotel Köln am Stadtwald Dürener Strasse 287Köln\, CologneGermany \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://www.solarplaza.com/event/solarplaza-summit-agri-pv/ \n\n\n\n\nEvent Page
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/solar-plaza-summit-agri-pv-europe/
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T080000
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SUMMARY:ASGA Certification Training for Solar Companies - Halifax County\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect When You’re Expecting Sheep\n\n\n\nJoin us for our solar industry training in Halifax County\, Virginia on Urban Grid’s Crystal Hill Solar! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrystal Hill Solar in Halifax County\, Virginia – September 23rd\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe training will provide a thorough overview of what solar sheep grazing will look like on your sites and how to create enduring grazier partnerships. If you have sheep on your company’s solar sites\, are planning to partner with solar graziers or are just considering it\, this is the workshop for you.  \n\n\n\nThe training is broadly targeted at asset management\, operations\, and development\, as well as sustainability\, community engagement\, and construction/engineering teams. Everyone from site technicians to VPs will find the workshop valuable! \n\n\n\nRegistration link: https://solargrazing.thrivecart.com/asga-solar-company-training-virginia/ \n\n\n\nAbout the Training\n\n\n\nThe American Solar Grazing Association’s new Solar Industry Professionals Certification program is a one-day workshop designed for site operations and management teams\, developers\, asset managers\, sustainability teams\, and solar company employees. An in-depth orientation will provide a clear picture of day-to-day life with sheep on site. Workshops will take place on a grazed solar site following classroom instruction. Participants will receive a Level 1 Solar Grazing Management certification from the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA). \n\n\n\n\nDate: September 23rd\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 8:00am to 5:00pm\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\nThe morning session will take place in a classroom near the solar site\n\n\n\nThe afternoon session will be an onsite training at Urban Grid’s Crystal Hill Solar Site\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn at the training: \n\n\n\n\nPrinciples for enduring farmer partnerships\n\n\n\nBenefits of using sheep \n\n\n\nWhat a grazed site looks like \n\n\n\nSheep safety & well being\n\n\n\nSheep behavior and terminology \n\n\n\nHow sheep are managed at solar\n\n\n\nLivestock herding and protection dogs\n\n\n\nSheep equipment used at sites\n\n\n\nOperational site expectations and strategies\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsor\, Urban Grid!
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/asga-certification-training-for-solar-companies-halifax-county-virginia/
CATEGORIES:Solar Firm Trainings
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SUMMARY:ASGA-ALB Certified Solar Grazing Workshop in Colorado
DESCRIPTION:The American Solar Grazing Association is excited to announce that the American Lamb Board will be hosting a ASGA Certified Solar Grazing Training for farmers this September (09/24-09/26) in Greeley\, Colorado! \n\n\n\nThe workshop is sponsored by CKP Insurance. The onsite portion of the training will be hosted on a Pivot Energy solar site. \n\n\n\nOver the 3-day training\, participants will learn the solar grazing training standards set by ASGA\, which covers the basic subjects a sheep rancher should be versed in to manage vegetation on a solar site. The workshop includes a live demonstration on a site grazed by solar sheep.  \n\n\n\nNew solar projects are creating opportunities for sheep producers to graze their flocks on solar sites and start solar grazing enterprises. We look forward to hosting sheep producers from the state and nearby areas to learn about running a solar grazing operation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Greeley\, CO \n\n\n\nLodging:Doubletree919 7th Street Greeley\, Colorado\, 80631 \n\n\n\nTopics covered at the workshop include: \n\n\n\n\nVegetation Management Objectives and Strategies\n\n\n\nSeeding and Forage\n\n\n\nSheep Management and Handling\n\n\n\nSheep Nutrition\n\n\n\nWorking with Site Infrastructure to Accommodate Sheep\n\n\n\nContracts\n\n\n\nBudgets and Start-up Costs\n\n\n\nInsurance\n\n\n\nSignage and Public Interaction\n\n\n\nSolar Site Production Basics\n\n\n\nWorking with the Solar Company\n\n\n\nSafety on Solar Site\n\n\n\nRegulatory and Taxation Issues\n\n\n\nTimelines and Checklists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ASGA Certification Program is part of our ongoing efforts to develop a workforce of qualified solar graziers and help sheep farmers realize the incredible opportunity solar grazing presents. To receive the ASGA Certification\, workshop participants are required to also be ASGA members. Join ASGA here.  \n\n\n\nLearn more about ASGA’s Certification program here. \n\n\n\nRegister for the workshop here.  \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsor\, CKP Insurance! \n\n\n\nEvents 1
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/asga-alb-certified-solar-grazing-workshop-in-colorado/
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SUMMARY:Iowa State University Agrivoltaics Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 the unique environment of a solar farm\, and develop best practices for economic and environmentally sustainable production practices conducted within solar farms designed for mega-watt scale production. This partnership allows them to estimate the impact of agricultural practices around PV panels on the microclimate and subsequent PV efficiency. They will measure these potential impacts while also analyzing the multiple economic costs and values to developers\, utilities\, farmers and rural communities affecting agrivoltaic development in the Midwest. They have assembled a multi-disciplinary team\, in cooperation with public and private entities\, to address the intersecting needs of various stakeholders including but not limited to: PV developers and utilities with contracts for PV\, landowners\, and farmers interested in agrivoltaics. This DOE funded project will determine if and under what conditions agrivoltaic practices in the Midwest can benefit local food production systems and what resources are needed to assist multiple stakeholders. \n\n\n\nIowa State University is offering a 2025 Open House Series to visit the Alliant Energy Solar Farm. \n\n\n\nAlliant Energy Solar Farm 52166 260th StAmes\, IAUnited States \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://agrivoltaics.research.iastate.edu/ \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/iowa-state-university-agrivoltaics-open-house-6/
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