Solar development on agricultural land is becoming widespread in Monroe County. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County is offering a workshop on Thursday, January 23, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Brighton Memorial Library, Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester.
With the rise in solar development, farmers and landowners need to be well informed and knowledgeable, especially when leasing land to solar companies. This workshop is intended to provide unbiased information and share updates about solar development to help farmers and landowners understand critical issues surrounding this activity.
Experts from Cornell faculty, American Farmland Trust, MRB Group, and Colligan Law LLP will address some of the critical issues, and answer questions regarding this industry.
Participants will hear from the following speakers:
•David Kay, Senior Extension Associate, Department of Global Development, CALS, Cornell University will present “Utility Scale Solar Development in New York State and Monroe County”
•Linda Garrett, American Farmland Trust, NY Regional Director will cover “Solar as an AG Viability Tool.”
•Matt Sousa, Senior Planning Associate, MRB Group will discuss “Solar Energy System Application Reviews and Process Requirements.”
•Simon Honig, Esq., Associate Attorney, Colligan Law LLP will share “What Farmers Need to Know About Solar Leases.”
This workshop, a collaboration between the CCE offices of Allegany, Schuyler, and Monroe Counties, will be offered in a hybrid form, with presenters connecting via Zoom.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and the presentations start at 10 a.m. The $15 fee covers light refreshments and lunch. Registration is required. For information and to register, go to https://tinyurl.com/n6pzc2cu.
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