ALB Exhibits at Solar Farm Summit
The American Lamb Board co-sponsored an exhibit with the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) at the Solar Farm Summit in Chicago from July 8 to 10, 2024. The Solar Farm Summit is a conference and expo focused on dual-use projects connecting solar power and agricultural production.
ALB joined more than 70 exhibitors at this event, which aims to create dual-use land opportunities by pairing solar power development with agricultural production or agrivoltaics.
At the event, ALB shared literature showcasing land stewardship provided by shepherds and their families who graze American pastures to enhance landscapes, improve habitat, and support wildfire prevention.
The new promotional piece reads:
Stewards of the Land
Before it reaches your plate, American Lamb is raised by shepherds and their families with thoughtful grazing that provides a wholesome diet for the animals and a cost-effective solution for natural land management.
These family farmers and ranchers are passionate about providing you with high-quality food and fiber in a way that sustains the industry, supports our communities, and preserves our land and resources for future generations.
Sheep are amazingly sustainable animals!
They help boost the health, productivity, and biodiversity of American pastures by enhancing landscapes, improving habitat and supporting wildfire prevention. Grazing even positively contributes to the sustainability of other agriculture industries.
Check out our short video, Stewards of the Land, for more information about the benefits of sheep grazing.
In addition, ALB Sustainability Director Camren Maierle, PhD, spoke at the conference. He addressed conference attendees to promote the ALB Targeted Grazing Workshops. The 3-day intensives educate sheep producers on vegetation management for solar arrays, vineyards, and fire suppression.
This event attracted hundreds of attendees from all areas of the industry. For more information on this event, visit: https://solarfarmsummit.com/