Tag: Agriculture
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Federal funding for clean energy projects to strengthen U.S. farms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than $120 million in renewable energy projects in 44 states. The funding is aimed at lowering energy costs, generating new income and creating jobs for U.S. farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses. Most of the projects are being funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, through the Rural Energy……
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Agricultural startup deploys solar-powered AI robotics technology
A Seattle-based agricultural technology startup has unveiled a groundbreaking autonomous, scalable robotics platform, powered entirely by solar and wind energy. With roots in farming, electric vehicles, robotics and impact investing, Rich Wurden and Kenny Lee founded Aigen in 2020 to connect farmers to breakthrough technologies, decarbonize agriculture and improve human and planetary health. The company is backed by New Enterprise Associates, Bessemer……
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Agricultural startup deploys solar-powered AI robotics technology
A Seattle-based agricultural technology startup has unveiled a groundbreaking autonomous, scalable robotics platform, powered entirely by solar and wind energy. With roots in farming, electric vehicles, robotics and impact investing, Rich Wurden and Kenny Lee founded Aigen in 2020 to connect farmers to breakthrough technologies, decarbonize agriculture and improve human and planetary health. The company is backed by New Enterprise Associates, Bessemer……
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Lightstar Renewables, American Farmland Trust promote regenerative agricultural practices
Community solar developer Lightstar Renewables has joined forces with the American Farmland Trust’s (AFT) mission to protect farmland, promote sound farming practices and keep farmers on their land. Through this partnership, AFT will use its Smart Solar principles to lend expertise and guidance to Lightstar on policy innovation, research and farmer engagement to accelerate agriculturally……