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Renewable Energy

USDA Seeks Applications to Help Farmers and Ranchers Venture into New and Better Markets

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is inviting grant applications from organizations to provide hands-on assistance to agricultural producers applying for Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding, which will lower energy costs and make energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.

Renewable Energy Initiative Could Help More Virginia Farmers Implement Underutilized Technologies Like Wind Power

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 26, 2023 – Agricultural producers in the commonwealth could soon benefit from a new initiative the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are launching today to help farmers cut costs and increase income using underutilized renewable technologies.

Grants Available to Organizations that Assist Montana Ag Producers in Applying for Renewable Energy Funding

Bozeman, Mont., Feb. 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in Montana acting state director Jake Ceartin announced today that organizations with capacity to provide assistance to agricultural producers applying for Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants can now apply for funding to facilitate these efforts.