Farmland Is for Farming, Not Renewable Energy Experiments
Your farmland is like your great-father’s pocketknife. It’s reliable, versatile, and built to last. It’s been passed down, cared for, and always there when you need it. Now imagine someone walks up and says, “Let’s trade that knife for a shiny gadget that might work for a few years.” Sounds tempting, but is it worth it? Spoiler alert: It’s not. When developers knock on your door with promises of lease payments for solar panels or wind turbines, it might seem like a good deal. But the truth is, sacrificing farmland for renewable energy developments brings longterm consequences that can disrupt your legacy, your livelihood, and your community. Let’s dig into why farmland should stay farmland.