<div dir="auto">For those interested in this concept, here is a link to a Webinar on August 28th.<div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><a href="https://bit.ly/4dg1Aaa">https://bit.ly/4dg1Aaa</a></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Description</div><div dir="auto">Large-scale solar is a growing energy source in local governments across the U.S., particularly in rural areas. As solar grows, there are significant opportunities for farms to benefit, gaining access to new revenue streams while also maintaining land for grazing, wildlife, or other uses. Concepts like agrivoltaics, ecovoltaics, and community benefit agreements can mitigate risks and create opportunities. A new tax base and diversified agricultural production can support economic development and provide enhanced community services. Lastly, strategic siting and site design can protect community character while respecting private property rights.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">In this webinar, zoning expert Brian Ross from the Great Plains Institute will provide an overview of best practices and common solutions around planning, zoning, and incentives for agrivoltaics and large-scale solar. This webinar is eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Daniel Fortier, AICP Retired Planner </div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Jul 31, 2024, 3:15 PM Mark Klitzke <<a href="mailto:mark.klitzke@gmail.com">mark.klitzke@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div class="gmail_default">Sharing this local link:</div><div class="gmail_default"><a href="https://farmland.org/in-massachusetts-proof-grows-of-benefits-for-combining-solar-and-agriculture/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://farmland.org/in-massachusetts-proof-grows-of-benefits-for-combining-solar-and-agriculture/</a></div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default">Mark<br><div style="outline:none;padding:10px 0px;width:22px;margin:2px 0px 0px"><br></div></div></div></div></div>
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