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Petting Zoo: Sheep 'Lambscape' Solar Farm

Season 53 Episode 25 | 2m 39s

A solar farm in Virginia replaces their lawnmower with sheep! The sheep are a greener alternative to help manage the surrounding vegetation on the solar farm. Grass fed animals produce fewer emissions and can clear up to 40 acres a day.

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