Limits USDA funding for solar energy projects converting farmland to solar energy systems.
The bill restricts the Department of Agriculture from providing financial assistance for projects converting farmland to solar energy systems. Exceptions apply if the conversion is less than 5 acres, the majority of energy produced is for on-farm use and the conversion is less than 50 acres, or if the project has received approval from local governments. Projects must also develop a farmland conservation plan to protect soil health and ensure remediation and restoration of the land after the project.
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