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Counties press State Land Board on agrivoltaics, lease pricing and a contested recreation lease
Summary
County commissioners used a virtual roundtable to press board staff on agrivoltaics, how crop and renewable lease rates are set, and local concerns about a proposed Tiger Lily Creek recreation planning lease; staff described rolling average formulas for crop rates and said the board pursues layered leasing to preserve agriculture.
County officials raised multiple questions during the State Land Board’s virtual roundtable portion of the March workshop, focusing on how the board balances agricultural leases with renewable energy projects and how it sets lease rates.
Commissioner Tony Hos began by asking whether the board is using agrivoltaics so solar or wind projects do not displace agricultural activity. Director Nicole Roseno said staff are implementing agrivoltaic projects and have participated in related conferences. "We are working to implement agri‑voltaics projects," Roseno said, adding that the board favors "layered leasing" and multi‑use approaches that allow agriculture and renewables to coexist.
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