USDA Announces New Ag Energy Website

Do you want to learn about some of the latest cutting edge energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in rural America? Do you want to learn how your tax dollars are being put to work to advance economic development, innovation, competitiveness, energy security, a cleaner environment, and sustainable energy? The new USDA energy web site will help you learn more and get connected.

On January 18, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the launch of the new USDA energy web site . "Improving and modernizing access to USDA energy data and resources is essential in today's highly competitive rural business environment," said Vilsack. "Farmers, ranchers and small businesses across the country will benefit from easier navigation and retrieval of energy and renewable energy investments data and funding opportunities." The website provides access to all USDA energy resources, including: agricultural, forestry, economic, and social data. It is intended to increase public awareness of USDA's energy research, commercialization of new technologies, program delivery, outreach, and education activities and provide a form of technical assistance to people thinking about adopting an energy project.