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Public commenter urges county leaders to consider agrivoltaics after Honeysuckle Solar tour

5491127 · June 12, 2025
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During public comment Cheryl Nicks described agrivoltaics at Honeysuckle Solar, highlighting sheep grazing, native pollinator plantings and local labor used for construction, and urged commissioners and council members to visit the site before considering an ordinance that could limit solar projects.

Cheryl Nicks of Clay Township told the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday about agrivoltaics at Honeysuckle Solar and urged officials to visit the project and speak with local farmers before considering zoning changes that could limit solar development.

Nicks read excerpts from a South Bend Tribune article…

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