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This Group is "Solar Grazing" - Using Sheep to Control Vegetation
7/26/2024 | 1m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
A flock of 101 Katahdin sheep were brought in to chow down on pollinators.
At the Jean Duluth Solar field, a flock of 101 Katahdin sheep were brought in to chow down on pollinator plants at the site. This innovative partnership between MN Power and MNL replaces mowers, cuts costs, and is great for the environment.
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The Slice
This Group is "Solar Grazing" - Using Sheep to Control Vegetation
7/26/2024 | 1m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
At the Jean Duluth Solar field, a flock of 101 Katahdin sheep were brought in to chow down on pollinator plants at the site. This innovative partnership between MN Power and MNL replaces mowers, cuts costs, and is great for the environment.
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