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Covered farmland

Agricultural land that meets specific federal definitions, typically considered important for farming.

Conversion

An activity that changes farmland so it no longer meets state requirements for farming, like turning it into a solar farm.

Financial assistance

Money or loans provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support projects.

Ground-mounted solar energy systems

Solar panels that are installed directly on the ground, rather than on rooftops.

Farmland conservation plan

A written strategy detailing how to protect soil health, prevent erosion, and restore land used for a solar project back to farming condition.

Decommissioning

The process of taking down and removing a solar energy system once it's no longer operating.

Remediation and restoration

Actions taken to repair and bring land back to its original or a healthier condition, especially after it has been used for another purpose.