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A key area of focus from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, in recent years has bled into the world of energy and utilities, specifically in assisting the nation's rural population to fight climate change, increase energy resilience, and embrace new energy technologies that can bring commercial benefit. To highlight the efforts of USDA in these areas, specifically

"(Were) paying for the panels up front, but after that its a free energy source thats renewable."

"(Were) paying for the panels up front, but after that its a free energy source thats renewable."

CASPER, Wyo. — State Director Glenn Pauley announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing over $38,000 in Wyoming renewable energy infrastructure for three small businesses. Nationwide, the announcement includes 165 projects to expand…

Solar energy projects on Maine farms are expected to bring millions of kilowatt hours of electricity to the state.

WINDSOR, Maine (AP) — Solar energy projects on Maine farms are expected to bring...

Agriculture news from across Wisconsin and beyond.

Many Maine businesses are benefiting from federal climate funding. Three have added renewable energy sources to power their businesses.

Maxcy's Mill Solar LLC received a $5 million loan to build a solar project in Windsor, and Waldoboro Solar LLC received a $5.5 million loan for a similar project in Washington.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing nearly $800 million in climate-smart infrastructure.