# Texas farmer grows from 27 to 10,000 sheep by grazing solar farms across 40,000 acres

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-23T02:31:37+00:00
- Category: World
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JR Howard experienced hardships early on with only a small number of sheep, making it tough to earn a living. However, after landing a grazing contract with solar farms, he expanded his flock and income significantly. This eco-friendly grazing method is being embraced by renewable energy companies as a cost-effective way to manage vegetation, while farmers benefit from expansive grazing land witho

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