Hello Reader,

The American Lamb Board (ALB) just announced their fall Solar Grazing Training Workshop for Pennsylvania! The workshop is an ASGA Certified Solar Grazing Training. All graduates will be officially certified by ASGA.

Fall Workshop Details:

• Location: Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
• Dates: October 30 - November 1, 2024
• Registration Fee: $200
• Contact for Information: Camren Maierle at Camren@americanlamb.com​
• Seats Available: Limited to 50 producers
• ​Register here​

To learn more about the ASGA Certification for Solar Grazing Training Program and find other sessions, visit our website: https://solargrazing.org/asga-certification/​

From ALB's announcement:

The rapid expansion of utility-scale solar farms and the need for effective vegetation management have created a growing demand for sheep grazing as a natural solution. Sheep grazing is increasingly being used in solar farms, wildfire-prone areas, and vineyards. By eliminating dry vegetation that could fuel wildfires and helping control weeds without herbicides, grazing also supports environmental sustainability.

These paid grazing contracts offer a significant growth opportunity for the U.S. sheep industry. Expanding flocks to meet this demand could increase the supply of American Lamb, make it more price competitive, and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through both renewable energy and biological vegetation management. This trend benefits both established and emerging sheep producers by boosting profitability and encouraging flock expansion.

The workshop will provide valuable training to help ensure participants can capitalize on grazing contract opportunities and grow their operations profitably.