A well known crop input co-op is branching out to help Midwestern Ontario farmers harvest a new kind of crop — the sun.
Agris Co-operative is launching the Agris Solar Co-operative — a new way for farmers to invest in solar energy.
General Manager Jim Campbell says a co-operative gives farmers and other landowners the opportunity to get into the growing green energy market without the risk and expense of buying equipment on their own.
In other words, Campbell says a co-op gives farmers advantages of scale while remaining independent.
An information session will be held today at the Harriston legion.