Sun, Soil & Sovereignty: An Agrivoltaics Tour with SHEBA Farm
Sun, Soil & Sovereignty: An Agrivoltaics Farm Tour with SHEBA Farm offers an interactive look at innovative agriculture that supports people and the environment. Join us for PNW Climate Week at Oregon State University's North Willamette Research and Extension Center to experience the future of resilient land stewardship.
Learn about local work being done at the intersections of land-based food systems and environmental justice, whole-systems agriculture, agrivoltaics integration and get an in-person opportunity to check out the new John Deere prototype electric tractor.
Participants will better understand how agrivoltaics can be used for reduced utilities costs for producers, reduce reliance on commercial utilities in emergencies and grid-stressor events, using solar generation and batteries to power water pumps, greenhouses, cold storage and wash-pack stations, as well as on-farm housing units.
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About SHEBA Farm: SHEBA Farm activates 10 acres of underutilized farmland in the Willamette Valley for beginning and underrepresented farmers, building core farm infrastructure and deploying a microgrid-supported vertical farm / contained environment agriculture (CEA) as Phase I of a scalable food, water, and energy system with a future agrivoltaics pathway for a 20-acre / 5MW project. SHEBA will be a demonstration site for replication throughout the PNW climate ecosystem.
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About Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences: OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences connects people and the environment, helping communities and industries thrive by finding real-world solutions that are both economically and ecologically sustainable. With over 3000 students, 250 professorial faculty, $900,000 in scholarships, and more than $100 million in research grants and contracts, the College of Agricultural Sciences is at the epicenter of solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.
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About Oregon Environmental Council: Oregon Environmental Council brings Oregonians together to protect the water, air, and land we all share and love. We advocate for impactful, lasting solutions that get at the source of Oregon’s environmental problems and have real benefits for people’s health and quality of life. Our goals are a stable climate that safeguards our communities and economy; clean and plentiful water that supports people, fish, and wildlife; and healthy homes and neighborhoods free of air pollution and hazardous chemicals.
Founded in 1968 by concerned Oregonians across the state, Oregon Environmental Council is a membership-based, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a long record of success and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.
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About Sustainable Power and Water Engineering Solution LLC: SPWES LLC is a leading engineering firm based in Vancouver, Washington, USA. Grounded in a dedication to innovation and sustainability, we excel in pioneering solutions across solar generators, energy storage, BMS, solar pumping solutions, and electric vehicle charging stations. Our mission is to furnish sustainable power and water engineering solutions, empowering individuals, communities, and businesses to prosper while preserving our planet for generations to come.