Link: http://extension.missouri.edu/news/DisplayStory.aspx?N=844

Small Missouri farms can take steps to reduce energy usage through a program that offers energy audits, loans and rebates to retrofit equipment and improve operations. The Missouri Agricultural Energy Savings Team—A Revolutionary Opportunity, or MAESTRO, targets livestock and poultry farms that are small enough to not require a confined feeding operation permit. Farmers start with a comprehensive energy audit conducted by either EnSave or MU Extension. Results of that audit will include detailed recommendations on equipment and other improvements that will increase energy efficiency for the farm and the farm residence. Loans of up to $50,000 per farm are available to purchase energy-efficient equipment.