Fact Sheets
Guide to Developing a Flock Health Management Plan for a Solar Grazing System
How can solar graziers develop flock health plans that support animal welfare, operational success, and long-term flock performance? Our new Guide to Developing a Flock Health Management Plan for a…
Quick Guide: Navigating Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Solar Grazing
What is a Request for Proposal (RFP), and how do graziers navigate the solar bidding process effectively? Our new resource, Quick Guide: Navigating Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Solar Grazing,…
A Quick Guide to Agrivoltaics Monitoring & Research Design
This resource, A Quick Guide to Agrivoltaics Monitoring & Research Design, developed in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, provides producers, researchers, and land managers with the core principles for reliably…
ASGA Fact Sheet: Winter Management Strategies for Solar Grazing Sheep
How can solar graziers keep sheep healthy, productive, and cost-effective through the winter as flocks continue to scale? Our new fact sheet created in partnership with American Humane Society, Winter…
Best Practices: Managing Fescue in Solar Grazing Systems
How can understanding fescue’s strengths and risks help graziers capitalize on fescue’s durability while protecting livestock? Our new fact sheet, Best Practices: Managing Fescue in Solar Grazing Systems, breaks down…
ASGA Fact Sheet: Parasite Management in Solar Grazing Systems
What does it take to manage parasites effectively in a solar grazing system—and why is it so critical? Our newly released fact sheet, Parasite Management in Solar Grazing Systems, developed…
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This fact sheet covers valuable information on selecting the appropriate method for providing water for your solar grazing operation.
For questions or to request print proofs, email info@solargrazing.org
This fact sheet highlights best practices for solar graziers using livestock guardian dogs to protect their flocks on solar sites.
For questions or to request print proofs, email info@solargrazing.org
This resource is designed to help solar asset owners and operators understand the value of Livestock Guardian Dogs and how they can be safely managed in solar grazing operations on their sites.
For questions or to request print proofs, email info@solargrazing.org
This new ASGA pamphlet provides an overview of the landscape of solar grazing, ASGA's work, solar grazing best practices, and the benefits of grazing for land management at solar sites.
For questions or to request print proofs, email info@solargrazing.org
Undergraduate students Tyler Swanson and Quin Karhoff surveyed American solar graziers to identify the costs and revenues associated with solar grazing. They were supported by Post-Doctoral Researcher Jessica Guarino and Professor A. Bryan Endres.
Reach out to Tyler Swanson with questions: tylerswanson@arizona.edu
Read their previous research paper on solar grazing regulations:
- Emerging Agrivoltaic Regulatory Systems: A Review of Solar Grazing | University of Illinois
Solar development and agricultural use can exist not only side-by-side, but increasingly are found together.
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- A farmer can add solar to their property and get steady income from a land or rooftop array.
- Solar energy facilities can also collaborate with local farms and bee-keeping organizations to incorporate pollinator friendly plants and bee hives onto their sites.
- Responsible solar development could improve soil health, retain water, nurture native species, produce food, and provide even lower-cost energy to local communities.
- Sheep farmers have opportunities to contract for vegetation management of solar sites and thus increase farm viability.
Learn more at the SEIA website: https://www.seia.org/research-resources/solar-multiuse-farming
In this downloadable brochure, you'll find answers to these questions:
- What is solar grazing?
- How does solar grazing work?
- Does solar grazing provide a meaningful opportunity for farmers?
- Why do sheep farmers participate in solar grazing?
- Do farmers need special sheep to get under the panels?
- Who does this and where?
- What about the bees?
- This brochure was produced by ASGA.
- https://solargrazing.org
- For more information and for assistance in getting your flock started with solar grazing sites, please contact ASGA at info@solargrazing.org
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In this downloadable checklist, you'll find information about:
- Solar Site Operator Considerations
- Shepherd Considerations
- Considerations for Both Parties
- Resources & More Information
- This brochure was produced by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- www.agriculture.vermont.gov
- For more information, contact Alex DePillis at Alex.DePillis@vermont.gov or (802)505-3067
