Harvesting Minnesota's Wind Twice: A wind-to-ammonia pilot project shows how localized green energy applications can slash carbon intensity, empower farmer cooperatives, and keep wealth in rural communities.

The article focuses on the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center's Wind-to-Ammonia pilot project, demonstrating localized green energy applications. Topics include the utilization of wind energy for ammonia production, the economic competitiveness of regionally produced green hydrogen, and the importance of cooperative ownership in empowering farmer cooperatives and retaining wealth in rural communities.