Use of solar energy in poultry operations is showing promise for producers in Arkansas. Poultry farming is an energy-intensive business — with decreasing installation costs and some incentive programs, solar has become a realistic option.
Listen as Stephen Boyd, a broiler producer in Cleveland County, Theron Rowbotham, a turkey producer in Johnson County, and Yi Liang, associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering for the U of A System Division of Agriculture discuss some of the pros of going solar.