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Wiscovery Solar Grazing Tour

September 7 @ 2:00 pm 4:00 pm

Join us for a unique tour showcasing how sheep are transforming land management through solar grazing!

🌞 Learn how the flock helps maintain solar sites like MGE’s Strix Solar project.

🌿 Learn about GPS collar technology from Nofence. 

🐑 See agrivoltaics in action as sheep graze under and around the solar panels.

Tour Information

This tour is a collaboration with MGE, Wiscovery Grazing, OneEnergy Renewables, the Wisconsin Farmers Union, GrassWorks, Farm-to-Power, and UW-Madison Extension’s RESET program, and NRCS’s Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI).

When: Sunday, September 7, 2-4 pm

Where: Fitchburg, WI
Please RSVP here for the exact address and any day-of weather updates.

Dress code: We will be on an active project site, closed toed shoes are required. Please dress to be outside, including long sleeved clothing.

Rain plan: If it is raining, the tour will take place. If there is lightning it will be cancelled. 

Videography: This event will be videotaped for educational purposes. By attending, you consent to being filmed.

We can’t wait to see you there and explore the future of renewable energy together!

Free