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American Farmland Trust is now working to bridge the gap, ensuring renewable energy growth while also strengthening farm viability and soil health.
Greg Plotkin spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about their Smart Solar Initiative and how farmers can adopt agrivoltaics on their land.
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