Environment
The Environmental Track will feature sessions related to manure, conservation, solar, and water. They will be held daily at 2 p.m. from March 6-10.
Sessions are organized by date below. To learn more about a specific session, click on the session title.
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Mar 6
Grazing Sheep and Cattle in Solar Projects
March 6, 2023 2:00PM – 3:00PM Virtual Via Zoom
Learn more about the principals of solar grazing and managed grazing from a solar developer and sheep producer perspective in this informative presentation on dual-use solar projects.
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Mar 7
What Every Michigan Citizen Should Know about Solar Projects
March 7, 2023 2:00PM – 3:00PM Virtual Via Zoom
Utility scale solar projects can require a large land base often using cropland. Many communities are facing the decision of whether to allow these projects. Examine the pluses and minuses of solar projects with a non-biased, research-based approach.
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Mar 9
Pollinator Habitat in Solar Projects
March 9, 2023 2:00PM – 3:00PM Virtual Via Zoom
Pollinator habitat is a land management and conservation practice designed to provide habitat for pollinating insects. Approximately 75% of the crops grown for food depend on pollinators to some extent.