--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20210922-us-farmers-will-benefit-from-renewable-energy/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # US farmers will benefit from renewable energy Publication Date: 2021-09-22T17:00:16-04:00 Last Updated: 2021-09-27T19:16:30-04:00 Author: Dmitry Savinsky (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/dsavinsky/) Categories: [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/) ![US farmers will benefit from renewable energy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/technology-field-farm-windmill-wind-environment-1143496-pxhere.com_.jpg) The State will spend funds to supply farmers with energy. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to invest $464 million in the creation or modernization of infrastructure for the use of renewable energy sources. This program provides for the implementation of the projects that will allow farmers to reduce the cost of the energy they use, said Tom Vilsack, the Secretary of Agriculture. Within the American Rural Energy program, the state will spend $129 million to help agricultural enterprises and farmers acquire and install solar and wind farms. They will generate over 379 million kWh, sufficient to supply 35 677 homes per year. Another Electricity Lending program costs $335 million and provides loans for the installation of smart electric power grids and the improvement of the power supply infrastructure. The USDA wants to transform the nation’s food system with a greater focus on more sustainable food production and fair competition for food suppliers. Tags: [agriculture](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/agriculture/), [United States](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/united-states/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.