Hudson Valley Solar Grazing Model

Abstract/Summary:

Developed in 2019
Multigenerational farm family located in New York State
Array will be over 100 acres located on the family's home farm
Grazing will occur on the lands the family leased to a solar firm
Solar lease is 25 years so grazing is geared towards a 25 year + horizon
Family has experience in the production of cattle, hay, corn, soy, and a variety of other cash crops
There are off-farm jobs and other sources of farm income not represented in this model
Model is heavy on investment in infrastructure with a view towards employing several family members
Model assumes some outside help while the family learns sheep and solar grazing

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