New guide available to help farms incorporate solar power

As part of its mission to help people implement solar technology, national nonprofit Solar United Neighbors released a new guide to help farmers and rural small business owners apply for a key federal grant and loan. The hope is for the guide to make it easier to install solar energy at their property. The comprehensive guide takes appli- cants step-by-step through the Rural Energy for America Program application process.

“If you own a farm or rural small business and have thought about going solar, now’s your chance,” said Anya Schoolman, Solar United Neighbors Executive Director. “Going solar lets you lower and control your energy