WASHINGTON
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January 19, 2024
(press release)
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Entering its second year, the summit is an annual conference, exhibition, and information exchange dedicated to agrivoltaics - a means of keeping land in active agricultural production while also producing renewable power that strengthens local agribusiness, community resilience, and energy independence. The summit--to be held at the
"The agrivoltaics opportunity is so big and the stakes so high, it's essential to get everyone at the table and working collaboratively to guide dual-use development down its most constructive pathway," said
AFT is the only national agricultural organization that approaches its mission of saving the land that sustains us in a comprehensive, holistic manner recognizing the connection between keeping land in farming, helping farmers adopt environmentally-sound farming practices, and working to keep farmers and ranchers on the land. AFT recognizes that well-sited on-the-ground solar projects, combined with objective research and effective advocacy such as through its Smart Solar initiative, can help meet three main, equally important goals: (1) safeguarding land well-suited for farming and ranching, (2) strengthening farm viability, and (3) accelerating solar energy development. "To achieve the nation's solar energy production goals, America's farmers and ranchers and the land they steward will be a critical piece of the puzzle," said
SFS is the preeminent national gathering of the development community focused on agrivoltaics. With AFT's support and focus it will continue to grow, while also expanding participation of farmers, agricultural service providers, and public agencies at all levels of government. Tickets for the event are now available as well as additional sponsorship and exhibition opportunities. For more information, please visit https://solarfarmsummit.com. Limited conference passes for landowners and media are also available. * * *
The Solar Farm Summit is wholly owned and produced by
* * * Original text here: https://farmland.org/aft-partners-with-solar-farm-summit-to-sponsor-july-event/
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