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First in a series

New solar projects are landing on Wisconsin's farmlands — and not everyone is happy

North Rock panels

The North Rock Solar project is being developed on 440 acres in Rock County.

There is a big push across the state to bring more large-scale solar energy production to Wisconsin.

But the renewable energy push also faces some pushback as solar developments land in small towns and on rural Wisconsin’s farmlands.

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• Part two of this series will look at the impacts solar growth will have on farmland and agriculture in the states.

• The third and final installment will look at where skepticism and opposition to renewable energy projects comes from and how other states are navigating the impacts on farmland and small town communities throughout the state.