O2’s Montgomery Sheep Farm featured in Our State Magazine

In 2018, Montgomery Sheep Farm completed an ambitious project to take the operations of a large sheep farm entirely off the grid in order to demonstrate the feasibility of renewable energy and micro-grid technology. The farm is powered by 25kW solar photovoltaic array coupled with 53 kWh of Tesla batteries. Since commissioning the system, Montgomery Sheep Farm has produced 95% of its own energy.

The Farm is situated on a 200 acre tract of land in Biscoe, NC surrounded by forests of pine. It has over 500 head of lamb and the herd is constantly growing. Horses, turkeys, Great Pyrenees dogs, farm cats, and even a few peacocks also call Montgomery Sheep Farm home. The farm employs rotational grazing, and regenerative farming techniques throughout the property to minimize overgrazing, improve flock health and maximize regeneration of organic matter in the soil.

The property previously served as a hunting lodge, and many of the original structures remain intact and have been repurposed for the farm. In addition to operating a farm stay cabin, working farm vacations for families, and facilities for weddings and business retreats, the property also serves as a demonstration research site for those interested in sustainable agriculture and off-grid living. Read more in Our State Magazine.