The USDA provides guidance on wind and solar farm development in rural areas, including financing options and community engagement strategies.
This research paper from Harvard University examines the economic and social effects of wind and solar farm development on rural communities.
This article provides information for landowners considering leasing their land for solar farm development, including tips for negotiating contracts and understanding environmental impacts.
This study published in the Journal of Rural Studies explores the relationship between wind farm development and economic growth in rural areas.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) offers a toolkit for rural communities to develop and implement solar and wind energy projects.
This video from the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) discusses the benefits and challenges of wind and solar farm development in rural areas.
This article from the Brookings Institution explores the opportunities and challenges associated with wind and solar farm development in rural areas, including policy and regulatory frameworks.
This report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance highlights successful community-based wind and solar development projects in rural areas, including case studies and best practices.