A Win-Win: Sheep are creating new opportunities for farmers and renewable energy

The growing solar industry is creating opportunities for sheep producers.

At the American Sheep Industry Convention, experts shared how solar grazing offers a win-win for farmers and renewable energy.

Russell Nemetz shares the story.

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