Abstract
The complexities of climate change have infiltrated every facet of life. From environmental preservation and food production to employment opportunities and policymaking, climate plays a role. These respective touchpoints have a direct connection to the Farm Bill. This law serves as the crux of agricultural programs and cements the relationship between farmers and the federal government. What began as a safety net following the Great Depression has expanded into a multi-title behemoth that now regulates nutrition assistance, rural economic development initiatives, and everything in between. In recent years, thought leaders such as the Farm Bill Law Enterprise have brought climate-centered conservation efforts to the fore. While it does emphasize climate risk management and adaptation, the Farm Bill fails to address the greatest climate change mitigation tactic—reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Farming Solar on the Margins provides an opportunity to meaningfully consider the critical role that marginal lands can play when assessing renewable energy generation, renewable portfolio standards, and the federal goal to achieve net zero by 2050.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2023
Recommended Citation
Danielle Stokes, Illuminating the Land-Energy Nexus, 103 B.U. L. Rev. 563 (2023).
