The “Big Beautiful Bill” Threatens Farming Families and Property Rights - At the Heart of American Agriculture.
Farmers in America stand at a crossroads. The “Big Beautiful Bill”, as passed out of the House this morning, threatens both the financial stability of farming families and the property rights that lie at the heart of American agriculture. This bill would immediately take away farming families’ choice to utilize a portion of their property for solar or agrivoltaics.
These vital tax credits have supported the adoption of agrivoltaics (solar and farming integrated together), letting farmers steward their own land, diversify their income through innovative dual-use solar farms, and secure a future for the generations who follow.
The risk is immediate and devastating at a time when farmers need more farm viability tools. Without these credits, countless farm families lose access to the capital that keeps their businesses resilient in the face of market and weather uncertainties, undermining a model that keeps farmland productive while supporting our nation's energy independence. More than $600 billion in private investment and over 270,000 jobs hang in the balance—not to mention the local economies fueled by this progress. [KB1] [MW2] The tax credits have delivered a proven 400% return, expanding opportunity and growing the economy by $1.9 trillion over the next decade.
At Lightstar, we will fight for our farming families. The 60-day construction requirement cancels solar projects for the hard-working farming families we partner with.
Our commitment to protecting rural property rights and empowering America’s farmers is unwavering. Our commitment to this cause goes beyond just advocating for clean energy tax credits. We are dedicated to finding innovative ways to support rural communities and promote responsible land use practices. Chief among them is designing projects to accommodate large farming equipment and operations – keeping the land in agricultural operation through agrivoltaics.
Join us in standing up to protect this vital lifeline for rural America. Don’t wait to take action. Contact your representatives today and urge them to defend clean energy tax credits. Use our click to email tool to connect with your elected officials and make your voice heard. Together, we can protect what matters most—for our farms, our land, and our shared future.
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Meghan R. Welborn, Director of Marketing and PR
meghan.welborn@lightstar.com