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American Solar Grazing Association

Under the Texas sun, sheep ranchers are finding a new way forward through solar grazing. Land access has become a major problem for farming families and young ranchers trying to get started in agriculture. Solar grazing offers a powerful opportunity for ranchers to access the farmable acres they need. Across the state, big solar sites are becoming ranch land for farmers to raise sheep and build a thriving business, all while preserving land stewardship and their farming heritage.

Over 70,000 acres of solar sites in Texas are being grazed by sheep ranchers and their flocks. That opportunity is only growing, with more acres of solar that can be grazed and more sheep ranchers looking to take advantage of this home run opportunity.

Welcome to the next chapter of sheep ranching in Texas.

Project Vanguard

“Texas isn’t just an oil state — it’s an energy state.”

Meet Allen, a cotton farmer from San Angelo who’s making 3X the revenue from a solar lease than he would selling his land to developers, keeping his cotton farm in the family for generations to come.

Pierce Ranch, Texas

Pierce Ranch, Texas featuring three generations of a seven-generation family ranch story – Laurance Armour, son Andrew and grandson Kash.

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As Texas power demand surges, solar, wind and storage carry the load

Electricity demand is surging in Texas, and solar, wind, and battery storage are meeting it.

According to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), electricity demand across the Texas grid managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) hit record highs in the first nine months of 2025. ERCOT, which supplies power to about 90% of the state, saw demand jump 5% year-over-year to 372 terawatt hours (TWh) – a 23% increase since 2021. No other major US grid has grown faster over the past year.

Solar Farm Near Eddy Set to Provide Big Boost to Local Economy

The 2,000-acre solar farm, owned and operated by Geronimo Power, is set to pour around $33 million in taxes back into the community. On top of that, a majority of the land is leased out by the company, putting more money into the pockets of people in the community. Andy Cukurs is the COO at Geronimo and says that the company puts an emphasis on feeding back into the community.

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Ag Lenders Forecast Half of Farm Borrowers Profitable in 2025

Agricultural lenders surveyed in the mid-year 2025 ABA/Farmer Mac Agricultural Lender Survey expect only about 52% of U.S. farm borrowers that report to turn a profit this year. That is the lowest level since 2016. This reflects tighter margins and the financial stress across major crop regions.

Grain producers, particularly corn, soybean, and cotton operations, are under the most strain. Livestock operations remain more stable, driven by strong protein demand and lower feed costs.

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Mary Margaret McDonald

From drought resilience to community benefits, Angelo Solar is helping ranchers like Mary Margaret McDonald preserve their family legacy while bringing new economic opportunities to San Angelo, Texas.

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