MIDWEST AGRICULTURE IS THE CORNERSTONE of America’s long-term energy solutions. America can create new economic opportunities, enhance U.S. security and promote a prosperous and healthy future for our children, by taking advantage of abundant Midwestern energy opportunities such as wind, solar and biofuels. At least 25% of America’s energy could be produced from these sources by the year 2025 if we make aggressive commitments to a clean energy future.
In achieving the nation goal, the Midwest, using its renewable resources and creative capacity, can become effectively energy independent. Local ownership of these new and emerging industries will lift rural communities by creating the ability to retain the wealth produced from rural working lands.
Goals of the Network
- Act as a vehicle for farm groups and key partners to share information and perspectives and jointly develop and evaluate policy options.
- Provide leadership within Midwestern agricultural organizations and constituencies regarding policy goals and tools needed to achieve those goals.
- Be a policy incubator, where policy options are surfaced, researched, debated and shared widely with participating groups.
- Serve as a clearinghouse for information on policy and ideas for participating groups and individual farmers interested in advancing renewable energy development.
- Unite members behind the goal of building strong rural economies through renewable energy development.
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