“At the end of the day, these projects work because they align with two core principles – They respect the right of landowners to make decisions about their property, and they inject long-term economic support into rural communities that need it.” Source: Oklahoma Business Voice As Oklahoma continues to expand its role as a nationalContinue reading “Renewables Deliver Stability for Oklahoma Growers, Rural Communities”
Category Archives: Agriculture
One Missouri Farm Family’s Decision to Lease Their Land for Solar
Frank Marshall shares how his family decided to lease part of their farm, in the family since 1898, for Arevon’s Kelso Solar Project and what it means for the future of their land. Source: Arevon Leasing farmland for solar is not a simple decision, especially when the land has been in the same family forContinue reading “One Missouri Farm Family’s Decision to Lease Their Land for Solar”
Renewable Energy is a ‘Second Opportunity’ for Some Rural Texans
Partnerships provide stable income to help farmers and ranchers stay on their land despite agriculture’s uncertainties. Not all are fans, though. Source: San Antonio Express News Ely Valdez was considering selling his flock of sheep when a solar farm moved in across the road. He was being laid off from oil field jobs every three months, heContinue reading “Renewable Energy is a ‘Second Opportunity’ for Some Rural Texans”
Solar Doesn’t Threaten Farming. It Saves It.
The land use argument against solar collapses under the weight of the facts. There’s a talking point making the rounds in statehouses across the country. It goes something like this: solar power is eating up our farmland. It’s a clean-sounding argument. It invokes the family farm, the amber waves of grain, a way of lifeContinue reading “Solar Doesn’t Threaten Farming. It Saves It.”
Report: Agrivoltaics – An Economic Option for Farmers and Rural Development
Agrivoltaics increases crop yields, reduces water usage, and boosts rural participation in the growth of renewable energy From the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: https://ieefa.org/resources/agrivoltaics-economic-option-farmers-and-rural-development Key Takeaways: Across the United States, the race to secure affordable, reliable energy is transforming the rural landscape. Fueled by data centers, artificial intelligence, electrification, and industrial reshoring,Continue reading “Report: Agrivoltaics – An Economic Option for Farmers and Rural Development”
LRE to Host Solar Sheep Grazing Training with American Solar Grazing Association
LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading renewable energy company, advancing sustainable land use through solar grazing. From Leeward Renewable Energy: https://www.lreus.com/lre-to-host-solar-sheep-grazing-training-with-asga/ LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) will host its first grazing training at the Morrow Lake Solar facility in Frio County, Texas, on October 23 in collaboration with the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA). The sessionContinue reading “LRE to Host Solar Sheep Grazing Training with American Solar Grazing Association”
Solar Grazing Certification Training in Texas – October 2025
The American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA) is bringing its Solar Grazing Management Certification program to Texas this fall, offering a full day of training designed to help solar companies better understand how to integrate grazing into their operations. Scheduled for October 23, 2025, the program will take place at Leeward Renewable Energy’s Horizon Solar projectContinue reading “Solar Grazing Certification Training in Texas – October 2025”
Renewable Energy Farmers of America Connects Landowners with Trusted Guidance as They Explore Complex Energy Projects
From Renewable Energy Farmers of America: renewableenergyfarmers.org As large-scale renewable energy reshapes the rural landscape, a new association is stepping forward to help farmers and ranchers navigate hosting these projects on their land. The Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA) is a farmer-led nonprofit trade organization dedicated to equipping landowners with the knowledge, education and connections theyContinue reading “Renewable Energy Farmers of America Connects Landowners with Trusted Guidance as They Explore Complex Energy Projects “
Missouri’s Energy Opportunity: Building Prosperity Through Balance
Missouri stands at a crossroads. The state can cling to the past and watch economic opportunity flow to neighboring states, or it can embrace the energy economy of the future and secure prosperity for generations to come. The choice isn’t between old energy and new energy. It’s about leveraging every resource Missouri has to buildContinue reading “Missouri’s Energy Opportunity: Building Prosperity Through Balance”
Cypress Creek Renewables Partners with American Farmland Trust to Pursue Smart Solar Initiatives
From Cypress Creek Renewables: https://ccrenew.com/news/cypress-creek-renewables-partners-with-american-farmland-trust-to-pursue-smart-solar-initiatives/ Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) is pleased to announce its 2025 partnership with American Farmland Trust (AFT) that will help inform and guide the advancement of agrivoltaics for its developing solar projects. AFT is a national non-profit organization that focuses on protecting farmland, promoting forward-looking farming practices, and keeping farmersContinue reading “Cypress Creek Renewables Partners with American Farmland Trust to Pursue Smart Solar Initiatives”