Learn how to build a business incorporating agriculture and solar energy generation on the same piece of land. AFT is hosting two webinars to provide an introduction to agrivoltaics and an overview of an upcoming training program which will provide free training, mentoring and technical assistance to farmers in New York and New Jersey seeking to build and/or grow agrivoltaics businesses.
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 for greater farm viability in New Jersey.
There are three training events, but due to limited capacity, we are encouraging participants to only register for one training session so we may train as many producers as possible. The in-person events have a capacity of 20 participants. Register today to secure your spot as soon as possible! While these trainings are exclusively held for farmers and ranchers, we will have other opportunities in the future for non-farmer participants to learn from our team of experts.
Training Opportunities
Session 1: Full-day training intended for specialty crop farmers on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 121 Northville Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Session 2: Half-day training intended for livestock producers or those who focus on grazing and forage on Tuesday, August 27 at the Round House next to 65 Sheepfold Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Session 3: A virtual training for all types of producers on Tuesday, September 10 from 5-7:30 pm ET