A dairy farmer says federal support of renewable energy projects could accelerate sustainable and economic viability on farms.
Fair Oaks Farms founder Mike McCloskey says anerobic digesters come with a big price tag which is why he believes Congress should offer investment tax credits of 30 percent and stacking of USDA programs to help small and medium-sized farms invest in renewable energy projects and maintain a reliable market.
“We believe that regenerative farming, sustainable farming, these digesters, and these investments in how we’re farming is incredibly important, but not everyone can afford them.”
McCloskey says biogas projects have not received the same level of support from USDA as have wind and solar.
