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Clean energy is helping Wisconsin farmers with energy costs

Meet Tony Schultz, the owner of Stoney Acres Farm in Athens, Wisconsin.

Athens, Wisconsin

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March 20, 2026

As a third-generation farmer, Tony has dedicated the past 20 years to raising organic vegetables and promoting sustainable agriculture. His farm-to-table restaurant brings the freshest ingredients – grown just feet away – straight to your plate, offering a truly unique dining experience.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocated over $2 billion to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). This funding supports renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. Tony used a REAP grant to expand the solar energy system at his farm, and is using his savings to invest in sustainable operations that will allow Stoney Acres to serve up freshness for years to come.