Today’s farmers aren’t just harvesting crops and managing livestock, they’re also becoming energy independent. If you think about it, an industry that is wholly dependent on nature and the environment should look to the sun for free power. No wonder agriculture was one of the first industries to adopt solar energy. Economic incentives come from the promise of dramatically reduced energy expenses (electricity, diesel, etc.) as well as government subsidies, tax breaks and financing programs. Plus, there’s the opportunity to curb Co2 emissions and help save the planet. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, 9% of the entire GHG emissions in the US come from agriculture.