USDA Awards Several Energy Grants In Holt County

Several individuals and businesses in Holt County have received grants to update irrigation.

Tom Vilsack, the Ag Secretary for the USDA, announced funding for over 800 projects nationwide through the Rural Energy For America (REAP) program.

The individuals and businesses receiving grants from the REAP program in Holt County are:

• Barlow, Keith- $4,049- Diesel to electric irrigation motor conversion
• Olson Industries, Inc.- $7,460- LED lighting replacement
• Rocking Diamond A Ranch, LLC- $3,115- Diesel to electric irrigation motor conversion