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Episode Synopsis
It’s no secret, Wisconsin has been rapidly losing its family farms, and with them, a way of life that’s defined much of our state for more than a century. But there’s a lifeline. In this episode, a southeastern Wisconsin farmer explains why he’s trading in some of his ethanol corn — for a chance to farm the sun.
Host: Amy Barrilleaux
Guest: Jay Wednt, farmer, Dean Kincaid, Inc.
Resources for you:
Analysis reveals solar farms produce 100 times more energy per acre than corn ethanol
Farmers for Solar
Wind and solar emerge as cheapest options for powering Wisconsin
Host: Amy Barrilleaux
Guest: Jay Wednt, farmer, Dean Kincaid, Inc.
Resources for you:
Analysis reveals solar farms produce 100 times more energy per acre than corn ethanol
Farmers for Solar
Wind and solar emerge as cheapest options for powering Wisconsin
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