Please join us on Friday, December 5, 1:00–3:00 PM (EST) for an informational webinar exploring the intersection of agriculture and solar energy. Learn about:

• Lessons from dual-use agrivoltaic projects
• Solar policies & regulations affecting farmland
• Soil & forage research on solar sites

Planned Speakers & Topics:

• Virginia’s HB 206 & Mitigation Options Update: Jonathan Rak & Amber Foster (Virginia DEQ), Dr. Lee Daniels (VT SPES)
• Soils & Forage Research Updates: Dr. Ryan Stewart & Dr. John Fike (VT SPES)
• Agrivoltaic Programs Review: Dr. Ralph Hall (VT Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning)
• Project Experiences & Updates: Dr. Joseph Haymaker & Thomas Eno (VT Eastern Shore Agricultural Research & Extension Center), David Specca (Rutgers University), Austin Counts (Appalachian Voices), Eric Bronson (James River Grazing), Ashish Kapoor & Teddy Pitsiokos (Piedmont Environmental Council)

The session will be recorded, and a link to the recording will be shared with all registrants.

This is a great opportunity for farmers, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainable energy and agriculture to learn, connect, and explore new approaches in the rapidly evolving field of agrivoltaics.

Please share this announcement with colleagues or friends who may be interested in the topic.

Register here.