Farmer Experience Growing Vegetables Under and Between Solar Arrays

February 26, 2025 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Registration Deadline: February 26, 2025 - 04:00PM

Virtual Via Zoom

Contact: Charles Gould

Gina will share their experience in growing vegetable crops under the array, in the inter-row spacing, and on the fence line of the array. She will also talk about how they countered arguments to deny permits to build arrays because people said it “took valuable farmland out of production”. She will share how this has not been the case on their farm and how dual-use solar is one tool that can be utilized to keep farms sustainable.

The 2025 MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference will be held virtually, February 24 - March 7, 2024. This two-week program encompasses many aspects of the agricultural industry and offers a full array of educational sessions for farmers and homeowners interested in food production and other agricultural endeavors. While there is no cost to participate, attendees must register to receive the necessary zoom links. Registrants can attend as many sessions as they would like and are also able to jump around between tracks. RUP and CCA credits will be offered for several of the sessions. More information can be found at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/miagideas/.

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