What Solar Developers Are Offering Illinois Landowners: Farm Manager Survey

A mid-year survey by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers found that 48% of respondents had a managed farm enter a new wind or solar agreement in the first half of 2026.

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AgriNews · Sept. 10, 2026 · Tom Doran

A mid-year survey by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers found that 48% of respondents had a managed farm enter a new wind or solar agreement in the first half of 2026.

The most common reported lease offer was $1,000–$1,999 per acre per year. This context helps explain why the decision is hard for landowners, and why neighbors and counties want a voice too.

Read the full story at AgriNews: “Farm managers surveyed on renewable energy agreements”

Summary by the Illinois Land and Farmland Preservation Coalition. More from our News page. See also: Lawsuits Tracker · County Fights

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