COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $19.5 million to boost green energy infrastructure and development in rural Wisconsin, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $19.5 million towards boosting green energy infrastructure in rural Wisconsin. The investment will support initiatives such as the Rural Energy for America Program, providing loans and grants to farmers and small businesses for energy efficiency. Projects include building solar arrays and anaerobic digesters, generating clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. The funding aims to promote economic growth and sustainability in rural communities across Wisconsin.