The US Department of Agriculture, with Tom Vilsack at the helm, is shaking things up in agriculture. The department is putting its efforts into green energy and domestic fertilizer production. These initiatives are set to reduce expenses for farmers, generate revenue, spur job creation, and provide more opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and those who produce food.
Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) Investments
The USDA has put $207 million into green energy and making fertilizer in the country. Out of this, $157 million goes to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). This program helped 675 projects in 42 states and got a boost from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. That act is the biggest effort to fight climate change in America’s history.
- La Plata County in Colorado: They’re getting a $187,000 grant to put in solar panels at a wastewater treatment plant. This will cut their yearly…
