# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CFAR Solar Grazing Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Our Solar Grazing Workshop offers an innovative approach to sustainable land use by combining renewable energy production with responsible livestock management. This unique, three-day experience provides a deep dive into the principles and real-world application of solar grazing, led by experts from White Oak Pastures alongside solar site owners and managers.

Participants will explore every aspect of solar grazing—from guided site tours to contract negotiation—and gain valuable insight into how this practice can be successfully integrated into diverse farm operations.

CFAR is proud to serve as an ASGA Certified™ solar grazing training provider. Participants who complete the workshop will be recognized as ASGA-Certified™ solar graziers.

Tickets:
https://thecfar.org/products/solar-grazing-may-2026

What’s Included in the Three-Day Experience:

• Field visits to two solar farms with different designs, highlighting the challenges and benefits of each layout

• Rotational grazing demonstration with the White Oak Pastures sheep herd

• Detailed breakdown of capital expenditures and infrastructure needs, with pros and cons of various equipment types

• Panel discussions featuring regenerative ag leaders, solar facility operators, and experienced solar grazers

• Insights into bidding, contracting, and execution of solar grazing agreements

• Historical overview of regenerative agriculture implementation at White Oak Pastures

• Fundamental soil health principles, including applications in grazing systems

• Strategies for protecting sensitive solar infrastructure from livestock

• Side-by-side comparison of previously grazed vs. ungrazed paddocks

• Site logistics: animal delivery, handling, and infrastructure (portable handling equipment, ramps/chutes, turnaround space)

• Demonstration of watering systems and equipment used on solar grazing sites

• Defining grazing goals: forage quality, soil improvement, and forage height in relation to panel clearance

• What solar site managers look for in a grazing vendor: key characteristics and expectations

• Stocking rate management: how seasonality, precipitation, and forage type influence numbers, and the frequency and intensity of necessary adjustments over time

• Animal selection for solar grazing: best classes for performance (e.g., dry ewes, weaned lambs)

• Ample Q&A sessions to ensure participant questions are addressed throughout the workshop
 
Reserve your spot here:
https://thecfar.org/products/solar-grazing-may-2026

White Oak Pastures Cabin and RV Park lodging options are available online at: https://whiteoakpastures.com/cabins

If your travel plans include flying, please note that the closest airports to our farm are a bit too far for ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft. We recommend making arrangements for a rental car to ensure you have adequate transportation.

Visit theCFAR.org for more information.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bluffton/cfar-solar-grazing-workshop/200029937358822
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bluffton
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: White Oak Pastures
- **lat**: 31.520550614565
- **long**: -84.866316318512
- **full address**: White Oak Pastures, 121 Pine Ave, Bluffton, GA 39824-5532, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is CFAR Solar Grazing Workshop being held?
  - **A:** CFAR Solar Grazing Workshop takes place on Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at White Oak Pastures, 121 Pine Ave, Bluffton, GA 39824-5532, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing CFAR Solar Grazing Workshop?
  - **A:** CFAR Solar Grazing Workshop is organized by White Oak Pastures.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** CFAR Solar Grazing Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bluffton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If CFAR Solar Grazing Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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