The Kern Family Farms, LLC received a $300,670 Project Grant award on January 16, 2025 under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) (CFDA 10.868). The grant will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the farm's facilities over a 24-month period, with a target completion date of January 16, 2027. The REAP program, administered by the Rural Business Cooperative Services, provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to support the development of renewable energy systems, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems, as well as energy efficiency upgrades like HVAC improvements and building insulation enhancements. The grant to Kern Family Farms will enable the farm to reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand its use of renewable energy technologies.
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