Navigating Solar Lease Agreements and the Solar Development Process: A Program for NY Farmers and Rural Landowners
You have the opportunity to lease your farmland to a solar energy company! It sounds like a sweet deal, and you are interested, but you are not sure just how it works...
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Herkimer County for an online Zoom meeting for farmers and rural landowners to get answers to your solar leasing questions. Navigating Solar Lease Agreements and the Solar Development Process: A Program for NY Farmers and Rural Landowners will be held on Tuesday, October 26 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. This program will feature several live webinars presented by industry experts to help you navigate the solar development process, make informed decisions, and negotiate solar lease agreements. This program is being offered free for Herkimer County residents. For residents of other counties, find your local CCE office at https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/local-offices
Meeting Agenda
9:30-10:15am: Understanding the Solar Development Process and What Solar Companies are Looking For-with Loren Pruskowski, farmer and solar industry representative, Ecolegacy Values
10:15-11:00am: Understanding Solar Lease Agreements and Tips for Negotiating a Contract-with Scott Kurkoski, Attorney, Levene, Gouldin & Thompson, LLP
11:00-11:30am: Q&A with Morning Presenters
11:30am-12:30pm: Break
12:30-1:30pm: How Municipal Regulations Affect Solar Development Opportunities at the Local Level-with Jeffrey Kehoe, NYS Department of Ag and Markets
Registration is required. A link to finalize your registration will be emailed to the address provided. For more information or if you have trouble accessing on-line programs, contact Garet Livermore, AG Issues Leader, gdl56@cornell.edu or call 315-866-7920.
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