Exploring the Synergy Between Solar and a Growing Sheep Industry By Camren Maierle Introduction As the world grapples with the twin challenges of Increasing energy demand and food security, innovative solutions that bridge the gap between renewable energy and sustainable agriculture are gaining traction. Among these solutions, agrivoltaics—the practice of combining solar energy generation with agricultural production—stands out for its remarkable potential. Within this fiel

by Camren Maierle, PhD Sheep producers across the country should be aware of the need for growth within our industry. Imported lamb contributes more than 50% to our domestic lamb consumption in the US. Unfortunately, there are very few short-term solutions to recapture this market share. One thing is evident when examining the consumer data, if the US sheep industry wants to provide American lamb to our consumers, the US sheep industry must grow. Growth of the sheep industry