See these fact sheets from the Union of Concerned Scientists for general information and facts sheets featuring potential partnerships between renewable energy and agriculture: Renewable Energy and Agriculture: A Natural Fit
Bioenergy The Minnesota Project share the "straight poop" on anaerobic digesters:
Is ethanol the transportation fluid of the future? According to the American Coalition for Ethanol, it is not only tomorrow's gasoline, but rural America's homegrown savior: American Coalition for Ethanol
Solar Energy Check out this pamphlet from the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) to explore solar applications in agriculture: Solar Energy Applications for Agriculture
Exactly how does solar energy enable agricultural irrigation? This University of Florida Extension page provides a thorough description of the process: Pumping Water for Irrigation Using Solar Energy
Still need to know more about solar water pumping? Northern Arizona Wind & Sun answer all your solar water pump questions:
Wind Energy The US Department of Energy provides a comprehensive guide to small wind systems, just for Wisconsin:
Small Wind Electric Systems: A Wisconsin Consumer's Guide Minnesota farmers take advantage of wind energy for extra income, even without owning a turbine of their own: Wind: A Proven Economic Development Tool
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