Harvey Solar Project Update: October 2026

Hello Neighbor,

The leaves are turning, the crops are being harvested, and the first frost is not far behind - it's autumn in Ohio. For the Harvey Solar project Fall means continuing in the beginning stages of the project, with planning ongoing for pre-construction site preparation, grading, and laydown yard work. More information on the project's schedule will be available as the project moves forward.

As part of our continuing commitment to communicating with you, each month we're sharing stories and information on the project highlighting our neighbors and the environment.

Harvey Solar Supports Licking County Fourth Grade Ag Day

Agriculture, sustainability and bees were the lessons of the day recently as Harvey Solar participated in Licking County's Fourth Grade Ag Day event. Sponsored by the Licking County Farm Bureau, Ag Day is an annual event introducing grade school students to the diversity of farming, agriculture and where food comes from.

Held at the Hartford Fairgrounds, Ag Day drew nearly 500 elementary school students this year, who heard from presenters across more than 20 interactive stations and saw a wide range of animals and agriculture from horses and beef cattle to grains and maple syrup.

"The event shows young students there are so many opportunities to be involved in agriculture as a hobby or a career," said Kayla Jones, Senior Organization Director for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. "There's a changing dynamic in Licking County and we're saying you don't have to live on a farm to be involved with and understand the great impact agriculture has on our lives."

LRE was represented at the event by Ohio native Travis Snyder of Frontline Hives, an LRE partner who has established nearly 60 beehives holding 3 million bees at LRE's Big Plain Solar facility in Madison County. Travis brought a hive box, honeycombs, a bee suit, and a glass viewing case with live bees to discuss how bees help pollinate food sources.

"It was awesome and a great time. Kids at that age love anything that crawls or flies," Travis noted. "When it comes to youth being interested in agriculture it's a connection to the world they know," he added. "With bees it's easy - food. Bees also connect to sustainability, bridging the gap between "what we have" and what we wouldn't have if bees were to disappear."

Jones also noted the value of having local farmers and sustainable companies involved in the event with young students. "LRE has been supportive of a number of Farm Bureau initiatives," she concluded. "It's so important to have that connection showing a united front from agriculture, sustainability, and the community."

Here to Answer Your Questions

Projects like this can bring questions, and we are committed to open and ongoing communication. Thank you for welcoming us into the community. We appreciate the opportunity to be here and continue listening, learning, and working together as the project moves forward. 

For more information, visit the Harvey Solar website: Harvey Solar - Leeward Renewable Energy. 

Also, you can view the previous Harvey Solar update: Harvey Solar Project Update: September 2026.

Warm regards, 

The Harvey Solar Team