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SUMMARY:Cataloging Wildlife Risk Minimization Technologies with the REWI Technology Catalog Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by REWI\, this webinar will re-introduce the recently updated REWI Technology Catalog alongside an overview of its intended uses\, current features\, technologies\, and how you can contribute and engage with its resources! \n\n\n\nSince 2016\, REWI has maintained a Technology Catalog of existing and developing technologies with applications for monitoring and minimizing wildlife conflicts at commercial renewable energy facilities. Join REWI on Thursday\, October 2\, 2025\, at 2:00 PM ET for an overview of recent updates and new uses. \n\n\n\n\nThis catalog is a resource for those looking to learn about and engage with technologies in the renewable energy-wildlife field across the world. Users\, such as owners and operators\, may find site-specific solutions\, regulators may identify mitigation options\, and researchers might select technologies to conduct validation studies.  \n\n\n\nThe REWI Technology Catalog is one of the resources available in the REWI Research Hub\, an information-sharing center that pools information about renewable energy and wildlife issues from credible sources across the research community.\n\n\n\n\nLearn more: https://rewi.org/webinars/cataloging-wildlife-risk-minimization-technologies-with-the-rewi-technology-catalog/ \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/cataloging-wildlife-risk-minimization-technologies-with-the-rewi-technology-catalog-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Agrivoltaics Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia for a Community Meeting focused on Agrivoltaics at the RACE 1 Education Center on Thursday\, October 2nd from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nLearn about agrivoltaics\, the practice of using land for both agriculture and solar energy production. We’ll begin with a short tour of the Education Center\, a building partially powered by rooftop solar since 2016. Then we’ll hear from agrivoltaics leaders and explore opportunities for solar + agriculture projects in SWVA. Refreshments will be available and children are welcome to attend. This meeting is part of the ASES National Solar Tour. \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers:  \n\n\n\nJess Gray is the CEO of Gray’s LAMBscaping\, a family-owned solar grazing company that runs sheep on solar farms to manage vegetation. Jess is a 2023 Nuffield International Agricultural Scholar\, a a board member for the American Solar Grazing Association\, and was recently named 2025 Solar Rancher of the Year at the North American Agrivoltaics Awards.  \n\n\n\nMiles Braxton is the CEO and Founder of Okovate Sustainable Energy\, a company that promotes the coexistence of renewable energy and agriculture\, empowering farmers and supporting solar adoption. The UVA grad earned a spot on the 2025 Forbes 30 under 30 Energy & Green Tech list.  \n\n\n\nRACE 1 Education Center 1490 Bristol HwyGate City\, VAUnited States \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezr0niKHo4oFSEcQvBtZRS_n5793gkPr6VBUfEwWHn22l4eA/viewform \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/agrivoltaics-community-meeting/
CATEGORIES:External
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SUMMARY:NCSPA Fireside Chat - Value Added Wool Products
DESCRIPTION:Join NC Sheep Producers online for a Fireside Chat to discuss value added wool products. \n\n\n\nCome ask experienced producers questions (any topic ok) or just share your favorite sheep stories. This 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://www.ncsheep.com/ \n\n\n\n\nEvent Page
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/ncspa-fireside-chat-value-added-wool-products-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
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SUMMARY:Pastures and Panels Screening: Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The ASGA solar grazing documentary\, Pastures and Panels\, will be shown at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival in Chagrin Falls\, Ohio in October. Check it out if you’re in the area!
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/pastures-and-panels-screening-chagrin-documentary-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T235959
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Sheep & Wool Festival
DESCRIPTION:In the heart of Smicksburg\, PA\, the seed for the Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Festival was sown. An artisan shoppe owner\, alongside four passionate fiber artists\, dreamed of creating a celebration that would honor the journey from farm to fiber. With a vision of connecting artisans with the community\, they decided to host an intimate festival at the shoppe to lay the groundwork for a larger gathering at the local fairgrounds in the following year. \n\n\n\nAs planning began\, they were determined to showcase every facet of the wool and fiber industry\, from sheep herding to fiber artistry. Conversations turned to collaboration when they contacted Dan Turner\, President of the Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Growers Association. Their collective enthusiasm sparked a new direction\, leading to a united effort between local creators and established organizations. \n\n\n\nThus\, the Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Festival was born—a celebration of creativity\, community\, and the rich heritage of sheep farming in Pennsylvania. Join us in honoring this journey that began in a quaint shoppe and is destined to grow! \n\n\n\nDayton Fairgrounds 1249 PA-839Dayton\, PAUnited States \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://www.pasheepandwoolfest.com/ \n\n\n\n\nEvent Page
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/pennsylvania-sheep-wool-festival/
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SUMMARY:CFAR Solar Grazing Workshop: October 2025
DESCRIPTION:This three-day workshop on solar grazing is an innovative approach to sustainable land use that combines renewable energy production with responsible livestock grazing. This unique experience offers a deep dive into the intricacies of solar grazing\, led by experts from White Oak Pastures and solar site owners/managers. Over the course of the workshop\, you will explore various aspects of solar grazing\, from site tours to contract negotiations\, and gain insights into how this practice can be integrated into diverse farm operations. \n\n\n\nCFAR is proud to serve as an ASGA Certified™ solar grazing training provider. Participants who complete the workshop will be recognized as ASGA-Certified™ solar graziers. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nContent for the three-day experience includes: \n\n\n\n\nField visits at two solar farms with differing designs to familiarize the participants with varying challenges/benefits of each design. \n\n\n\nHow to perform a rotational grazing field move with the White Oak Pastures sheep/herd.\n\n\n\nDetailed overview of capital expenditures and resources a solar grazer may need/encounter and the pros/cons with each type. \n\n\n\nPanel discussions with industry leaders in regenerative agriculture\, Owner/Operators of Solar facilities\, and Solar Grazers\n\n\n\nInsight into the bidding\, contracting\, and execution phases of solar grazing.\n\n\n\nDetailed historical outline of regenerative agriculture implementation at White Oak Pastures\n\n\n\nIntroduction to fundamental soil health principles\n\n\n\nDiscussions and demonstration of how sensitive solar equipment is protected from grazing animals. \n\n\n\nPreviously grazed and yet-to-be-grazed paddocks visible for comparison.\n\n\n\nDiscussion/demonstration of how sensitive solar equipment is protected from grazing animals.\n\n\n\nSite-specific discussion of how animals are delivered\, loaded\, and handled while on-site (Portable handling equipment\, Loading ramps/chutes Truck/trailer turnaround space)\n\n\n\nDemonstration/discussion of watering methods and equipment\n\n\n\nDiscussion of grazing goals (forage quality\, soil improvement\, forage height relative to solar panels\, etc.)\n\n\n\nFrom the perspective of solar site owners/managers\, what characteristics make for an ideal solar grazing vendor?\n\n\n\nWhat is a typical sheep stocking rate\, and how is it affected by seasonality\, precipitation\, and forage type?\n\n\n\nHow often is an increase or decrease in the stocking rate necessary? How dramatic are the swings?\n\n\n\nWhat animal classes work best for solar grazing (e.g.\, dry ewes\, weaned lambs)?\n\n\n\nA lot of Question-and-Answer discussion panels to make certain all participants had an opportunity to get their specific questions answered.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration link: https://thecfar.org/products/cfar-solar-october-2025
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/cfar-solar-grazing-workshop-october-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2025
DESCRIPTION:The AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe combines great insights into the biggest opportunity for both the solar and the agricultural industries with networking and business opportunities. \n\n\n\nThe AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2025 is the must-attend event for industry leaders and experts from PV and agriculture. For companies such as PV module\, mounting system\, and tracker manufacturers\, EPC companies\, renewable energy producers\, agricultural machinery equipment providers and seed producers\, (organic) farming associations and agricultural representatives\, agricultural federations and similar stakeholder groups\, as well as policy and finance experts open to innovative and forward-looking ideas! \n\n\n\nTaking place on 21 -22 October in Milan\, at the AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2025 you will have the chance to: \n\n\n\n\nLearn about practical tricks and tips on saving time and money\, and how to navigate legal and regulatory waters\n\n\n\nMeet today’s industry leaders and experts – and those of tomorrow\n\n\n\nExchange practical experiences and find new solutions for your business through the many presentations\, round-table discussions and other interactive event elements\n\n\n\nExperience real-life applications – on-site and first-hand\n\n\n\nGet previews on the most relevant high-level scientific advances that will improve your implementation\n\n\n\n\nLearn more: https://www.solarpowereurope.org/events/agri-voltaics-industry-forum-europe-2025 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Page
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/agrivoltaics-industry-forum-europe-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T000000
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SUMMARY:Alliance for Clean Energy NY 2025 Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:ACE NY’s mission is to promote the use of clean\, renewable electricity technologies and energy efficiency in New York state\, in order to increase energy diversity and security\, boost economic development\, improve public health\, and reduce air pollution.  \n\n\n\nJoin ACE NY for their 2025 Fall Conference\, the premier gathering of energy officials and developers in New York. \n\n\n\nAlbany Capital Center 55 Eagle StAlbany\, NYUnited States \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://www.aceny.org/fall-conference \n\n\n\n\nEvent Page
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/alliance-for-clean-energy-ny-2025-fall-conference/
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
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CREATED:20250729T225506Z
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SUMMARY:ASGA Certification Training for Solar Companies - Pearsall\, Texas
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect When You’re Expecting Sheep\n\n\n\nJoin us for our solar industry training in Pearsall\, Texas on Leeward Renewable Energy’s Morrow Lake Solar! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMorrow Lake Solar in Pearsall\, Texas – October 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-texas/ \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: October 23rd\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 8:00am to 5:00pm\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\nThe morning session will take place at the Frio County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office\, 400 S Pecan St\, Pearsall\, TX 78061\n\n\n\nThe afternoon session will be an onsite training at Leeward Renewable Energy’s Morrow Lake Solar\, 4540 I-35\, Pearsall\, TX 78061\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn at the training: \n\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\nPrinciples for enduring farmer partnerships\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsor Leeward Renewable Energy!
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/asga-certification-training-for-solar-companies-pearsall-tx/
CATEGORIES:Solar Firm Trainings
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SUMMARY:ACP Peak: Performance\, Modeling & Assessment Conference
DESCRIPTION:The ACP PEAK: Performance\, Modeling & Assessment Conference focuses on topics related to clean energy project performance\, the optimization of energy resources\, data tracking\, and increasing the accuracy of energy assessments\, all in the context of modeling and practical innovations to improve project returns for all stakeholders. The conference also includes the technology-side impact to modeling practices for solar\, wind and storage projects. \n\n\n\nAs ACP and the industry have evolved\, it was time to level-up the name of this event to accurately represents the scope and audience present. ACP PEAK: Performance\, Modeling & Assessment Conference makes our purpose and scope abundantly clear to our current and prospective audiences. \n\n\n\nPEAK symbolizes the ultimate goal of this event conference- ACP PEAK is where the industry comes together to share tactics and strategies that will help clean energy projects reach peak performance and optimal efficiency through pre- and post-construction modeling and analysis. \n\n\n\nAustin Marriott Downtown 304 E Cesar Chavez StAustin\, TXUnited States \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://cleanpower.org/peak/ \n\n\n\n\nEvent Page
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/acp-peak-performance-modeling-assessment-conference/
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SUMMARY:98th National FFA Convention & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The National FFA Convention & Expo is all about growing the next generation of leaders. No matter where you are in FFA\, you’ll find inspiration and direction to become a leader and influencer\, ready to make an impact. During this event\, find out who you are\, who you want to become and how you can change how the world grows. \n\n\n\nIndiana Convention Center 100 S Capitol AveIndianapolis\, INUnited States \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://convention.ffa.org/ \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/98th-national-ffa-convention-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
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SUMMARY:Agrivoltaics - The SCAPES Project Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Agrivoltaics is the co-location of agricultural production at photovoltaic energy facilities. This webinar highlights the cutting edge research practices being led by the Institute for Sustainability\, Energy\, and Environment (iSEE) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The Sustainably Colocating Agricultural and Photovoltaic Electricity Systems or SCAPES project is studying the economics\, engineering\, and crop productivity of agrivoltaic practices. Through research occurring on campus the team is learning about crop compatibility with solar energy production. \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://uic.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2hKi1w09RlWXOKSvleMKAg#/registration \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/agrivoltaics-the-scapes-project-webinar/
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T235959
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SUMMARY:Cornell Sheep and Goat Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Cornell Sheep & Goat Program is to improve the sustainability of goat and sheep farms in the Northeastern United States by providing educational resources and communication outlets to producers. The symposium is applicable for beginners through experienced producers\, sheep or goat\, and fiber\, meat\, or milk. \n\n\n\nProgram and Hotel information to come. \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://cals.cornell.edu/pro-livestock/events-programs/sheep-goat-symposium \n\n\n\n\nEvent Page
URL:https://solargrazing.org/event/cornell-sheep-and-goat-symposium/
CATEGORIES:External
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