Here at the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center and Jack’s Solar Garden we are excited for another busy season of showcasing agrivoltaics. Our educational programming, community collaborations, and policy outreach are all growing in great ways!

 

Scroll down to read about upcoming Tours, Events, Education, Resources, and more. 

 

With love, from Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center team.

The tour season at Jack’s Solar Garden runs through October! Public tours will be held bi-weekly on Saturdays throughout the season (weather permitting).

Find out more about tours here!

 

Our events calendar is up to date with planned tours and events.

 

As always, keep an eye out on our website and social media pages for more information on upcoming events!

 

Our free webinar series will continue throughout 2025.

Save these dates from 1pm-2.30pm Mountain Time!

August 21st  *  October 23rd  *  November 20th

More information on topics and panelists will be shared throughout the year.

 

As a reminder, all of our free webinars are recorded! You can find recordings for all webinars from 2023, 2024, and 2025 here.

 

 

Whether you're a curious kid, an insect enthusiast, or just looking for a fun day out, there's something for everyone. Explore hands-on bugtivities, meet real pollinators, and discover how these tiny creatures make a big impact.

 

Allison Jackson recently attended the World Agrivoltaic Conference in Freiburg, Germany, where she connected with leading researchers and practitioners from around the globe. The conference showcased cutting-edge advancements in agrivoltaics, offering insights into the latest research and innovations. Allison also presented a poster on community engagement efforts at Jack's Solar Garden, highlighting strategies for building local support and awareness around agrivoltaic projects.

The Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center is pleased to share with you our recently published Land Use Code Guidance for Deploying Agrivoltaics in Colorado. This guidance is meant to support local governments across Colorado as they consider how to permit solar photovoltaic systems on farmland that integrate agriculture within them, i.e. agrivoltaics. We know agrivoltaics is possible and that it works given upfront planning, adapted designs, and diligent construction practices as has been done successfully since 2020 at Jack's Solar Garden in Longmont, Colorado. We hope that communities across Colorado choose to deploy agrivoltaic systems that generate revenue for farmers and ranchers from solar development land leases while keeping farmland accessible and well-stewarded for agricultural activities to thrive.

Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center continued our state tour series with a visit to Weld and Morgan Counties June 11th through 13th! We focused on introducing the region to agrivoltaics and building new partnerships to support future agrivoltaic initiatives. We spent time meeting with local organizations, extension offices, farms service agencies, natural resources conservation service agencies, and conservation districts. We also got the opportunity to visit CSU's new agrivoltaic site in Nunn and held a seminar with Huwa Enterprises in Keenesburg titled, "Solar on Farmland." Huwa Enterprises had a live demonstration of cattle underneath solar panels, there was a panel discussion on agrivoltaics, and guests engaged in a productive roundtable discussion after the panel.

 

We plan to continue our tour to different counties around Colorado to become an agrivoltaics resource for all!

We're thrilled to share new updates to our Education webpage, with free classroom resources and field trip offerings. Our latest lessons, like "Harnessing Energy from Light," include step-by-step instructions for engaging, hands-on labs you can easily run in your classroom.

 

We're also launching a brand-new field trip experience! Join us on the farm for a modified tour where students will use iNaturalist to investigate a scientific hypothesis and contribute to ongoing research right here on site.

 

Groundwork Denver jumped in to help save a patch of raspberries from a gauntlet of Canadian thistle. DPS Renewable Academy explored how agrivoltaics supports the land, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and benefits livestock and workers alike—they were especially intrigued by the chickens living under the solar panels! Most recently, we partnered with Play Boulder for a day of hands-on service learning.

 

We’re so grateful to share these meaningful experiences on the farm!

The Solar Array Lands Supporting Agribusiness (SALSA) program is now welcoming applications for the 2026 season. SALSA connects experienced agriculturalists—particularly those from underserved and immigrant communities—with free access to land beneath solar panels to build or expand their agribusiness.

 

Participants receive step-by-step business support, funding opportunities, and agrivoltaic technical assistance to launch or grow their own farming or ranching enterprises. From raising livestock to cultivating crops, SALSA helps turn underutilized solar lands into thriving agribusinesses—while promoting clean energy and local food production. We have 4 sites in Colorado available so far and many others in the pipeline! See site portfolios for two Fort Collins sites linked below. We look forward to working with you and supporting new agrivoltaic leaders on the Front Range and beyond! 

Contact: Carolita Landers, carolita@coagrivoltaic.org | 720-437-9945

Kyle Site  *  Waterglen Site

AgriSolar Consulting has released a new interactive resource, which combines county-level land use regulations with key data layers including transmission infrastructure, existing solar sites, and conservation areas. We hope this can be a valuable resource to help projects better align with local priorities and land stewardship goals.

Finally, Thank You To Our Donors!