Smarter Farming in Action: Agrivoltaics and Allies at the Energy Farm
Aug 14, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Energy Farm, 4110 S. Race St., Urbana, IL 61802
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
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- iSEE Sustainability Calendar
Come see Illinois’ first agrivoltaic research site and explore exciting work at the University of Illinois that combines solar energy and agriculture to maximize land use efficiency. Learn how agrivoltaics and energy crops are shaping the future of farming — and get a firsthand look at the science behind it all.
Agenda
8:00 AM – Registration & Coffee
8:30 AM – Welcome – Adam Davis
8:40 AM – Field Day Overview – Carl Bernacchi8:50–11:00 AM – Research Tours
🔹 Agrivoltaics: Agronomic, Horticultural, and Grazing Systems
🔹 Energy Crops: Miscanthus, Sorghum, Nitrogen Use, and Yield Technologies11:00 AM – Refreshments & Q&A
11:30 AM – Optional Tour: Solar Farm 2.0 (transportation provided)