I continue talking to farmers about their experience with clean energy.
Don Clark, a dairy farmer in Rosebush, Michigan, is one of a select few who have experience with both wind, and solar energy.
A few years ago, after Don had spent a LOT of money upgrading his dairy operation, the price of milk collapsed. There was some concern that large chunks of the farm would have to be sold to keep up with bills.
Wind turbines came to the area in 2020, and Don got several on his property. Now, a co-located solar farm will also occupy some of Don’s acreage.
Result? The farm can stay in the family, and when it’s time, Don can back out of the dairy business and do something he’s been wanting to do – raise bees.
Interested in preserving farm land and pushing back on urban sprawl? Support clean energy on farmland – to keep farmers in business, keep small towns well funded and vital, and insure continued stewardship of our most valuable lands into the future.