Jay Inslee: “this relatively simple amendment will allow farmers to receive assessment and technical assistance from the Department…”

“this relatively simple amendment will allow farmers to receive assessment and technical assistance from the Department of Agriculture in assessing and developing renewable energy resources on their farms. We have learned that farmers have tremendous potential in developing their wind resources. In our State, we have seen some tremendous development of wind turbine energy on agricultural lands. Biomass is a great potential as well as solar. We think that this is an appropriate use of flexible dollars for farmers to ask for assistance to develop these new technological resources in a very environmentally friendly way. We appreciate the committee's cooperation in assessing this potential.”