H.R. 8277, titled the “Preserving America’s Farmland Act,” directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study the effects of solar panel installations on farmland that is actively used for agriculture. The study will analyze economic impacts, effects on soil health, water...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to check how putting solar panels on farms affects things like money, soil, water, and animals, and then write a report about it. The Secretary of Agriculture needs to talk with farmers and others to learn more and share the results with everyone.