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​SOLAR & AG in SCHUYLER COUNTY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Thursday, January 23, 2025, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Solar development on agricultural land is becoming more widespread in Schuyler County. To address some of the critical issues and answer some of the questions surrounding this activity, we are inviting farmers and landowners to an educational workshop.

This workshop will discuss some of the important issues regarding solar development on agricultural land, including leasing land to solar companies. Every farmer and land owner in the Finger Lake Region should have a chance to learn the ins and outs of solar development. This workshop will provide updates on the solar industry concerning agricultural land use and aim to answer some of the key questions.

WHEN: Thursday, January 23, 2025
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

WHERE: Human Services Complex
323 Owego St., Montour Falls, NY

**The $15 registration fee will cover light refreshments and lunch.**Registration starts at 9:30 AM and the presentations start at 10:00 AM.

SPEAKERS: 

David Kay, Senior Extension Associate, Department of Global Development, CALS, Cornell University -“Utility Scale Solar Development in New York State”

Linda Garrett, American Farmland Trust, NY Regional Director -“Solar as an AG Viability Tool.

Matt Sousa, Senior Planning Associate, MRB Group -“Solar Energy System Application Reviews and Process.

Simon Honig, Esq., Associate Attorney, Colligan Law LLP -"What Farmers Need To Know About Solar Leases."

Program will wrap up by 2:30 PM. 

Fee

15

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Solar_AG_in_Schuyler_County_244

Contact

Ryan Staychock
Environmental/Natural Resources Educator for Cayuga, Schuyler, & Seneca CCE
rms462@cornell.edu
315-539-9251 ext. 110

Location

The Human Services Complex
323 Owego Street, Room 120
Montour Falls, NY 14865

Last updated January 6, 2025