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The Powering the Good Loan Fund offers $1 million to farms across Wisconsin. The interest rates are low, which means farmers can participate in the project without worrying about investing too much. Organic Valley hopes to add solar electric systems and geothermal cooling and heating to the state’s agricultural operations.
Benefits Abound for Dairy Farmers
With a switch to renewable energy, dairy farmers would be able to run their farms the same way they are now. They require a significant amount of energy to operate, and solar panels would easily provide more than enough power. Some of the requirements include energy for milk plate coolers, lighting in barns and other buildings, and electricity to run the milking system itself.
Organic Valley launches clean energy loan fund
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