Missouri town farms wind, not crops
In some parts of Missouri, the land just isn't made for farming fruits or vegetables, so the small town of Rock Port decided to farm wind instead. Not only will their powerful breezes provide power for the entire town, but they look to make $1.1 million in county real estate taxes each year. Plus, there's always the potential to expand and sell the energy to other nearby towns.According to Jim Crawford, an area engineer, farming wind even makes more sense than farming food, if you're in the right area. "The payback on a per-acre basis is generally quite good when compared to a lot of other crops, and it's as simple as getting a cup of coffee and watching the blades spin." I wonder if he needs an assistant for that.
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