Resources for Agriculture and Rural Development

This page provides access to cost-effective renewable energy and energy efficiency options for agricultural and rural communities. We provide these resources for state- and local-level energy analysts, officials, and decision makers who are interested in requesting help from the Technical Assistance Project.

• Renewable Energy for Farmers and Ranchers

  Provides access to information on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Web site, highlighting renewable energy technologies for use on farms and ranches.

• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for Farms and Ranches

  Accesses a Consumer's Guide regarding energy efficiency and renewable energy for farms and ranches

• Wind Powering America

  Provides information on wind energy development for the agricultural community.

• Natural Resources Conservation Service's "Save Energy, Save Money"

  Provides U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stakeholders with access to four energy tools designed to increase energy awareness in agriculture and to help farmers and ranchers identify where they can reduce their energy costs. The Web site was developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service – Farm Energy

  Provides publications, success stories, and links that explain how to make farm buildings more energy efficient, use the sun's energy to heat greenhouses and pump water, select and install wind turbines, and make and use biofuels.