By hosting solar farms on their land, Indiana farmers can help feed the world and keep the lights on at the same time. Many agricultural producers are interested in diversifying their income by leasing some of their property to solar projects. It’s also important to note that there are 14.6 million acres of farmland in Indiana — solar energy production will never displace agriculture’s central role in Indiana's economy, landscape and culture. Unlike other types of rural development that permanently alter the land and remove it from row crop production, solar projects lease land for a 25-35 year term so that it can again be used for agriculture after the life of the project ends. Solar projects are a temporary use of private land that can compliment agriculture by helping farmers manage commodity price shifts, make money and protect their way of life. Solar lease agreements include a binding commitment that project owners will return land to its prior use once a project is complete. S...