CANASTOTA, N.Y. — With solar fields popping up in the area, have you ever wondered how they mow the grass between panels? Well, some are using the most natural way possible—sheep.
A farm in Munnsville has a distinct business supplying grass-eating sheep to solar farms.
The trend of employing animals like goats and sheep for lawn maintenance has resulted in viral social media videos showcasing these natural grass cutters.
Why choose sheep over goats to cut the grass at these fields?
According to owners of Starlight Acres, Justin and Jamie Fuess, sheep keep their head down and focused on the task of grazing grass
In contrast, goats, like in cartoons, tend to chew on more than just grass.
The sheep are also heartier, according to the farmers, who supply their animals for what’s called “solar grazing.”
The Starlight Acres sheep stay at their designated locations for an entire summer, depending …