MSN | Christine Dulion, December 5, 2025 A major shift is underway in rural Indiana, where farmers are discovering that solar and wind projects can offer financial stability, especially when times are tougher than ever. In Howard County, landowners who once saw renewable energy proposals derailed by local opposition are embracing private projects where they rentContinueContinue reading “Farmers stunned by unexpected impacts of new solar and wind farm projects: ‘Everything else pales in comparison’”
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Opinion: Farming and renewable energy go hand in hand
Agri Pulse | December 3, Ray Gaesser As the old saying goes, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But in my opinion, you can — especially in agriculture. I say that because I’ve done it, and I plan to keep doing it. When it comes to the land, that effort is always worthContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Farming and renewable energy go hand in hand”
To the editor: Ohio farmers deserve freedom to protect their land and legacy
The Blade | Tony Zartman, October 7 As a Paulding County farmer for 25 years, a former Paulding County commissioner, and now the director of operations for the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum, I have seen firsthand how Ohio’s farmers are struggling with rising costs, low commodity prices, and the added pressures of state policies thatContinueContinue reading “To the editor: Ohio farmers deserve freedom to protect their land and legacy”
Letter | Clean energy boom good for Wisconsin
The Cap Times | Josh Stolzenburg, April 5 Dear Editor: Clean energy is one of the fastest growing industries in Wisconsin, with almost 7% growth in 2022. There are over 55,000 jobs in energy efficiency alone. That’s why I’m glad Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm took the time to celebrate Wisconsin’s clean energy workers andContinueContinue reading “Letter | Clean energy boom good for Wisconsin”
What I learned living with wind energy
The Gazette | Sherrie O’Brien, April 2 The best way to learn is from experience, or from someone who has had experience. Here are some things I learned about renewable energy from hosting a wind project on my land. The easement payment for having a wind turbine, transmission lines and an access road on myContinueContinue reading “What I learned living with wind energy”