How Our AgriSolar Farm Is Supporting Farmers Like Lillian

“From a young age, I learned the art of farming from my parents, which ignited my passion for growing food,” Lillian says. After moving to America, she started gardening in a community garden, and over time she expanded into larger-scale farming, which led her to our AgriSolar farm. 

In addition to land access and more affordable leases, AgriSolar also offers several environmental benefits. Crops grown under solar panels can benefit from shade protection, which helps to conserve soil moisture and reduce the need for irrigation. In certain climates, this can even lead to increased crop yields. Additionally, the solar panels can help to cool the surrounding air through a process known as evapotranspiration, which can improve the efficiency of the solar panels themselves.

Today, Lillian is using the land on our AgriSolar farm to grow organic vegetables like carrots, kale, and collard greens. “I take pride in selling my fresh produce directly to my local community,” she says. “Farming connects me to nature and allows me to give back to the community by providing healthy, organic food.”

To learn more about our AgriSolar work, and how the dual land use of solar and agriculture supports emerging farmers and deepens our impact at The Food Group, check out this recent article published in the Sahan Journal.