Farmers have long used wind energy.Today, rural landowners in suitable areas are utilizing wind energy in a different manner. By leasing out or granting easements over a portion of their land to wind energy developers they can diversify their income and provide some stability to the variability of farm income. However, wind farming presents numerous legal issues that landowners must consider carefully before entering into an agreement with a wind development company.
Roger A. McEowen, Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, Iowa State University, has more to share on wind energy production at this link.
Kathy S. Schmidt
2/6/2008