Solar Grazing in Michigan: Lessons Learned from One Sheep Producer
February 26, 2026 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Registration Deadline: February 26, 2026 - 04:00PM
Zoom
Contact: M. Charles Gould
During the summer of 2025, D&S Farms grazed sheep on two solar sites, one in Calhoun County and the other in Wexford County. The total acreage for both sites was 330 acres. Sy will discuss best practices and lessons learned from his experience grazing sheep at those locations.
Sy is the co-owner of D&S Farms, a 4th generation sheep farm in Davison, Michigan that specializes in the sale of lamb and wool. Sy also does custom shearing. Sy is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Sheep Producers Association and is a member of the MSPA Solar Grazing Committee.
The 2026 MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference will be held virtually, February 23 - March 5, 2026. The 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 may be offered for several of the sessions. More information can be found at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/miagideas/.
Registration for this specific session is part of the larger overall MI Ag Ideas to Grow With program—by signing up for the overall program, you'll gain access to attend this session along with all other program offerings.
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