Project Grant CLSS00000083271

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $535,908 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Yarbro Farms on March 21, 2024. This funding will provide up to 25% of the costs for Yarbro Farms to install renewable energy systems and implement energy efficiency improvements at their agricultural facility in Tennessee. The REAP program, with CFDA number 10.868, supports projects such as solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC, and improved building insulation for rural small businesses and agricultural producers. The purpose is to reduce energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy in rural communities across the United States. The award has a two-year performance period, with a final completion date of March 21, 2026.