A&M-Kingsville offers support to farmers to implement renewable energy projects
In Texas, Caller Times reported that a Texas A&M University-Kingsville team will help South Texas farmers and ranchers take advantage of a federal grant program to promote renewable energy projects. According to the report, the university received a $250,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to help agricultural producers apply for Rural Energy for America Program grants or loans. The program offers eligible agricultural producers and rural small businesses grants covering up to half of project costs or loans for up to 75% of project costs for renewable energy projects or to make energy efficiency improvements. “Especially in Texas, there aren’t many applications for this program,” professor Hua Li said. “So the USDA decided to offer the grant to the university and other entities so that we can provide technical support to farmers or ranch owners who are interested and help them to fill out the application.
