Washington ranchers, farmers and state agencies are learning that certain land features make them ideal for renewable energy projects.

Ranchers are losing land to solar farms, but help is on the way.

Leases canceled from the Department of Natural Resources are hurting ranchers. But a new bill would compensate those forced off public land for more profitable uses.

Read more: WA ranchers are losing land to solar farms and wine — but help is on the way (crosscut.com)