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Rural Energy for America Program Helping with Input Costs for Agricultural Producers

Deborah Brumfield
Inflation Reduction Act
Brad and Amy Thompson with Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. on April 3, 2024 at the grain dryer facility.

Brad and Amy Thompson upgraded their grain drying operations with help from the Rural Energy for America Program. Thompson Family Farm is a family-owned farming operation that harvests and dries grain at its facility in Donalsonville,
Seminole County, GA. This project will save the farm $16,248 per year and will replace 125,189 kWh (56%) per year, which is enough electricity to power eleven homes.

Obligation Amount:
$223,000 REAP Grant
Year(s) of Obligation:
Congressional District:
Georgia 02, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

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