Trump Administration Invests $14.3 Million in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Rural Minnesota
3 Nov 2020
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Minnesota Brad Finstad today announced that USDA is investing $14.3 million to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses and institutions in rural Minnesota.
“By reducing energy costs, renewable energy helps to create opportunities for improvement elsewhere, like creating jobs,” said Finstad. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA continues to be a strong partner to rural Minnesota in building stronger and healthier communities, because we know when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.”
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