How Wisconsin Communities Can Protect Farmland Before Wind and Solar Construction BeginsDevelopers are rapidly proposing new solar and wind projects across rural Wisconsin. Because of this boom, local communities have just one window to protect their farmland and taxpayers. “These are large-scale wind and solar developments that can take dozens, hundreds, and in some cases thousands of acres,” Bradish noted. Wind, solar, and natural gas currently rank as Wisconsin’s cheapest electricity sources. Local leaders can use RESET’s online resources to negotiate the best possible deals for their taxpayers.