Programs & Policies
In May 2008, Congress passed the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, also known as the Farm Bill. The new legislation includes improved and new clean energy programs for a wide range of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
These programs support wind power, advanced biofuels, energy efficiency, solar power and new energy crops for cleaner energy from America’s farmers, ranchers and rural businesses.
Farm Energy Policies and Programs Section
This Policies and Programs section of our website is organized into three main sections:
- Farm Energy Legislation – From our quick summary to our in-depth review to detailed legislative resources on the new Farm Bill energy programs.
- Rulemaking Process – When Congress finishes its work on Farm Bill clean energy programs, the USDA starts writing the rules. That’s where many decisions affect the fate of the programs. Find updates here.
- Farm Bill Clean Energy Appropriations – Monitor Congressional action on funding, or de-funding, these critical Farm Bill clean energy programs.