Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 9:30 am until 2:30 pm
Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin Street, Student Lounge Room M214, Auburn, NY
Solar development on agricultural lands is becoming more common in Cayuga County. To address some of the critical issues surrounding this practice, Finger Lakes farmers and landowners are invited to this educational workshop. This program is designed to provide farmers and landowners with information on important issues regarding solar development on agricultural lands, especially things to know when leasing land to solar companies. Registration is required; the workshop fee is $15.00 and includes lunch. Prospective attendees can register online by visiting https://ccecayuga.org/2024SolarAg. If you do not have access to the internet, please call (315) 255-1183 for assistance. Check-in/registration begins at 9:30am with coffee and donuts. Presentations begin at 10:00am with Senior Extension Associate David Kay, from the Department of Global Development in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University discussing “Utility Scale Solar Development in NYS: Some Basics.” Dr. Kay will be followed by American Farmland Trust New York Regional Director Linda Garrett, presenting “Solar as an AG Viability Tool.” Then Matt Sousa, Senior Planning Associate for MRB Group will talk about “Solar Energy System Application Reviews and Process.” The program will conclude with Simon Honig, Esq., Associate Attorney at Colligan Law LLP presenting "What Farmers Need To Know About Solar Leases." For more information, or to request an accommodation to attend, please contact CCE Environment/Natural Resources Educator Ryan Staychock at (585) 694-0305 or email ryan.staychock@cornell.edu. Hosted by Cayuga County Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cayuga County Farm Bureau
