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The Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program
The Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program (RAP) is a multidisciplinary group of Rutgers faculty and staff committed to designing and conducting applied agrivoltaics research and outreach.
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RAP is part of the NJ Agricultural Experiment Station and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service which provide research, outreach and education resources to residents, communities, and business in New Jersey and beyond.
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Harvesting of specialty crops at RAREC continues
As we swing into the fall in southern New Jersey, the harvesting of our specialty crops (fresh-market tomato, bell pepper, and eggplant) continues at RAREC. Harvest began on 2 August with our eggplant, 8 August with the bell pepper, and on 22 August with the fresh-market tomato. A late transplanting date of 10 June, followed…
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Soybean production under Agrivoltaic panels at RAREC in southern New Jersey
In addition to the specialty crops research, members of the RAPS Team are also studying the effects of Agrivoltaic systems on soybean production at RAREC in southern New Jersey. Last fall, on Oct 6, 2023, a rye (variety not stated) cover crop was established at 2 bu./A and terminated this spring on April 29 with…
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American Farmland Trust and Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program inaugural agrivoltaic farmer trainings in New Jersey!
Technical Assistance Program for Agrivoltaics (TAPAS) Pilot Farmer Training Registration Link: https://go.rutgers.edu/TAPAS_registration American Farmland Trust and Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program are excited to host our inaugural agrivoltaic farmer trainings in New Jersey! This Technical Assistance Program for Agrivoltaics (TAPAS) will introduce the dual-use of land for both agricultural and solar energy production, and explore the opportunities it may present…
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