Farm Energy Concerns:
• Energy costs account for up to 10% of total farm expenses
• Recent increases in energy costs impact the sustainability of farms
• Industry energy conservation programs are underutilized by agribusiness
• 2002 Farm Bill did not fund energy audits (Section 9005)
• Government programs do not have cost-share programs for farm energy
• Farming is energy-intensive, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions

Objectives of the MFEP:
• Streamline technical and financial assistance to farmers
• Leverage and coordinate support from government and industry
• Increase farmer participation in industry conservation programs and renewable energy projects
• Provide energy audits and/or renewable energy assessments
• Offer incentives for implementation of recommendations
• Develop practices and standards for use in future government cost-share programs

This document explains the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program further.
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