When a solar developer approached a dairy farmer in New Bremen, New York, with this proposal, he instead suggested an option often discussed for solar farms: letting sheep graze around the panels. Underneath, the farmer had a different plan. The farm produced hay and corn and supported livestock operations, including dairy cattle, according to Cornell University’s report on the project. He wanted the income from solar energy, but he was not willing to sacrifice the work his land already supported.
Making room for farming between the panels
