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3 factors to keep in mind when considering Agrivoltaics
Put simply, Agrivoltaics is the practice of combining agriculture with solar energy production. Or in other words Agrivoltaics is the co-location of solar panels and some sort of agricultural practice beneath or sometimes between rows of the panels. It has gained widespread attention and is becoming very popular, especially in more rural areas for its potential benefits, but there are also several factors to think about.
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How Solar Vegetation Can Revitalize Rural Communities and Agriculture – Sheep-Friendly Solar Vegetation Plantings
The marriage of renewable energy production and agricultural practices, known as agrivoltaics, has introduced yet another groundbreaking concept – sheep-friendly solar vegetation plantings. This approach involves integrating solar panels with carefully selected vegetation that is conducive to grazing by sheep. This strategy not only optimizes land use but also offers a range of benefits for
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What is soil conservation?
Soil conservation refers to the practice of protecting and managing soil resources to prevent soil erosion, degradation, and loss of fertility. Various techniques and strategies are used to help ensure a sustainable use of soil for agricultural, ecological, and environmental purposes.
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More than $146 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges from the U.S. Department of the Interior
This year the US Department of the Interior has granted over $50 million for conservation projects and wildlife refuges, which will be matched by partners and amounts to over $146 million. This will help either conserve or restore over 240 thousand acres (about the area of San Antonio, Texas!) of wetland and upland.
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How Illinois Landowners Can Enroll in CREP
There is a multitude of reasons for you as a farmer or landowner to enroll in CREP. Adding value to your land, improving water quality, preventing land erosion, just to name a few. Over 90% of land in Illinois is privately owned, making it very important for programs such as these to exist.
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What Do Illinois Farmers Need to Know About CREP?
Reinstated in 2022, CREP is a voluntary Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program that falls under CRP. Learn all about CREP in Illinois and what you as a farmer or landowner need to know.