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  • The bill, H.R. 7923, seeks to limit the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from providing financial assistance for projects that convert farmland into ground-mounted solar energy systems. Exceptions are made if the project converts only a minimal amount of farmland and has local...

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    The bill is about making sure that farms don't turn into places with lots of solar panels, unless it's just a tiny part and everyone nearby is okay with it. If they get money to do this, they need to promise to keep the land healthy or give the money back.