John Piotti: It’s essential that we increase our #solar energy production. The DOE estimates up to 90% of the 10M acres of new solar development that is likely by 2030 could be sited on farmland adding to the loss of #farmland that is already too great.
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For #solar energy to succeed, it needs to co-exist with #agriculture. When combined with threats from sprawl and low-density development—which are highlighted in AFT’s #FarmsUnderThreat report—the conversion of ag land for non-agricultural uses is a real concern.
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We have to be careful here, and not replace one form of solar energy production for another, namely, photosynthesis. Simply put, we need to BOTH increase #solar production and retain our farmland, especially our most productive, versatile, and resilient #farmland.
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#FreeRangeAFT
AFT has worked on this issue w/ several states & landowners for years & partnered w/ progressive solar developers who join us in embracing what we call “smart solar.” We know a lot of solar will likely end up in rural communities & on farmland so let’s channel it in the best way.
Smart Solar™ refers to solar projects that meet 3 main, equally important goals: (1) accelerating solar energy development, (2) strengthening farm viability, and (3) safeguarding land well-suited for farming and ranching. AFT’s principles: bit.ly/3Hv3I18
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