March 4, 2015

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that rural agricultural producers and small business owners may now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. These efforts help farmers, ranchers and other small business owners save money on their energy bills, reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil, support America’s clean energy economy, and cut carbon pollution. The resources are made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill.
“This funding allows rural Illinois farmers and small businesses to realize significant economic benefits,” said Colleen Callahan, Illinois Director for Rural Development. “It’s an opportunity to use today’s technology to be more energy and cost-efficient. That’s one way we can help our producers save money and our rural businesses create more jobs.”     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.