Brooke and Chauncey Watson IV from Illinois Solar Grazing and Watson Farms - DeKalb, Illinois.
Contact US about Speaking opportunities
Brooke and Chauncey Watson love to share about their experiences as farmers, solar graziers and advancing agrivoltaics. They are available for speaking opportunities for classrooms, events or webinars. By request, they may also be able to coordinate a tour of a solar site being actively solar grazed. For speaking, media inquiries or tour requests, please email Brooke Watson at bwatson@illinoissolargrazing.com
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - Illinois Renewable Energy Conference, Bloomington, Illinois
Previous Speaking Engagements
“Farmer Experience Grazing Cattle and Sheep in Solar Projects” during the February 2025 Michigan State University Extension conference, MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Illinois Solar Grazing and Watson Farms In The News
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“Brooke Watson would like to see demand for lamb soar in the Midwest, in tandem with demand for solar grazing.”
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“Notable local producers, Brooke and Chauncey Watson, shared insights on scaling their operation for vegetation management services to solar companies and expressed hopes for future expansion of their flock. The Watsons utilize a mixed operation of hair sheep and Polypay ewes, with a focus on genetic selection and direct marketing in Chicago.”
Sheep from Illinois Solar Grazing on deployment day at a solar site in Cook County, Illinois.