The colony of 105 people recently cut the ribbon on Canada's first net-zero egg barn, which is designed to produce as much energy as it uses. "This is agricultural research," said Jenna Griffin, who helped manage the project with the Egg Farmers of Alberta. The Brant Colony initially dismissed the idea of adding solar panels and several energy efficient modifications to the new barn it was planning to build, after it was approached by the Egg Farmers of Alberta. Uncertain resultsSo far, the solar panels are operating as expected, offsetting the facility's energy needs. Solar panels on the roof and various high-tech equipment should drastically reduce the facility's carbon footprint and mark the latest attempt by agriculture groups to improve the industry's sustainability.

Source: CBC News July 27, 2016 09:00 UTC