Why Farms Should Consider Wind Energy

Perhaps more than other kinds of business owner, farmers have to work hard to maximize profits and keep expenses to a minimum in the face of mounting uncertainties- drought, storms, disease and a volatile energy landscape. Although we can’t help farmers control the weather, our state-of-the-art turbines can harness the wind and take the unpredictability out of their electrical costs. In doing so, farmers are able to safeguard their agricultural or dairy operations against rising utility bills and make their farms leaner and more profitable businesses.
Farms grow with wind power

Lower overhead – See your electrical costs drop as soon as your blades start spinning- allowing you to put more of your profits back into your farm or processing facility.
Tax advantages- Between the federal investment tax credit and grant program and the rules for claiming depreciation on wind turbines, and investment in wind power today translates to real benefits that farmers can apply to their bottom line and balance their operating budgets.

Stable cost of power- Whatever the market price of electricity, you know what your wind-powered electricity will be costing you for 20 years or more so you can safeguard your operational budget against the volatile and increasing costs of energy.

Energy independence- Your farm may produce beef or corn-now you can also produce your own electricity and
take control of your energy future. In the event that you create more power than you need, you may be able to sell it back to the utility.

The “greening” of business- Farms that use wind power in their daily operations are valued by wholesalers who sell their products to discerning consumers who put a premium on sustainable an environmentally friendly business practices.

Certified Organic Valley hay farm Calumet, MI
"No, it is not "noisy". No, it has not disturbed kestrels, bluebirds, various raptors, ravens scouring the compost pile nearby. It has not, to my knowledge, made any living thing puke, moan, wail or fart! It just goes round and round and makes the meter spin backwards!"