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In early 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) held American Farms, Rural Benefits virtual listening sessions to better understand the impact of renewable energy development on farmers and rural communities. Based on feedback, USDA and DOE recommitted to working together and developed an approach to addressing the needs of farmers and community priorities while also enabling a greater diversity of energy options. 
The plan includes: 
Aligning federal funds with local support and local benefits 
Promoting agricultural benefits at utility-scale projects
Sharing public information on land and farmer revenue 
Expanding research on agrivoltaics
Additional programs
Conservation Considerations for Solar Farms Guide
Farmer’s Guide to Solar Energy
Innovative Site Preparation and Impact Reductions on the Environment (InSPIRE)
Summary of Listening Sessions
Committed to Restoring America’s Energy Dominance.
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