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The REFA Roundup
April 2026
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This month we are announcing a new partnership that strengthens support for landowners at every stage of their renewable energy journey. We are also sharing practical guidance on tax planning for lease income and candid insights from landowners speaking directly to developers. Plus, renewable energy on farmland is making headlines from coast to coast.
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Moving from community questions to contract decisions? This partnership creates a clear path. Farm-To-Power, led by Iowa farmer Joe Heinrich, handles grassroots education in eight states, while REFA provides lease review and property rights protection when you are ready to evaluate specific offers.
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Lease payments can shift your tax bracket, affect retirement accounts and change how your land is assessed locally. This guide covers seven questions to discuss with your tax professional, from income classification to payment timing strategies that may help reduce your annual liability.
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Three landowners told a room full of developers what actually matters when someone asks to lease generational land. The message was clear: communication, respect for operations and understanding family legacy carry more weight than the numbers on a term sheet.
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In the News
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AP News
Ohio farmer and REFA Board member Wayne Greier sees solar leases as stable income during volatile planting seasons. Some communities are easing restrictions to capture tax benefits, jobs and lease payments for local landowners. This piece captures the tension between local opposition and economic opportunity.
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Podcast
Colorado farmer, REFA Board member and former state senator Greg Brophy joins the Smoke & Mirrors podcast to discuss renewable energy development from a landowner perspective. Brophy, who also spoke at the ACP conference panel, shares insights on property rights, local policy and what farmers should consider when developers come calling.
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High Plains Journal
High Plains Journal profiles REFA and the growing support network for landowners evaluating renewable energy opportunities. The article covers lease considerations, the roughly 17 percent completion rate for projects in interconnection queues, and emerging trends like agrivoltaics that allow continued agricultural use alongside energy production.
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