Benjamin Barnett, a seven-year farmer and owner of Marsh Run Farm, in Waynesboro, Pa, emphasized the importance of equity for young farmers, particularly in the context of owning their own power. He highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) benefits and how they helped him invest in land and cattle, emphasizing the value of equity for farmers. Barnett encouraged listeners to explore this new form of equity and see if it's worth their time. For more about the story, go to https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/succ...

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