Field notes
What we learn on the ground, written down.
Operations writeups, economics, animal-care decisions, and the questions developers should be asking before they sign a grazing contract.
April 22, 2026
A grazing season, month by month
What an operator actually sees on a Michigan solar site through a full grazing season — from snowmelt and pre-turnout fence walks in March to the last rotation in November.
March 30, 2026
Lambing on a utility-scale site
Lambing is the most-asked question we get from solar operators, and the most-misunderstood. Here is how we structure it so the array sees no interruption and the ewes see no stress.
March 12, 2026
How we measure success: vegetation height, soil health, kWh saved
What gets measured gets managed — and on a grazing contract, the three metrics that actually predict whether the program is working have nothing to do with how many sheep are on site.
February 26, 2026
Choosing a flock partner: questions developers should ask
A practical diligence checklist for solar developers evaluating grazing contractors — the questions that separate a serious operator from someone with a flock and a Facebook page.