**Researchers Find an Unexpected Benefit of Putting Sheep on Solar Farms**
By Cornell University - Published on 23 October 2026
Solar grazing is helping sheep farmers expand their businesses, opening opportunities for rural jobs, new investment, and stronger agricultural supply chains. Sheep can feed on the vegetation growing around solar panels while farmers get paid to keep it under control. Too few sheep may leave farmers with grass they still need to mow, while heavier [...]
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