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Groups Launch Campaign for Homegrown Renewable Energy

Wisconsin farmers are doing their part to help make a greener state.

The Wisconsin Farmers Union is one of several groups taking part in the "Homegrown Renewable Energy Campaign." The goal is to increase renewable energy sources, which will create jobs in the state and reduce carbon emissions.

While the campaign will help the enviroment, the organization says it will also help farmers.

"We can grow grasses, we have manure on our farms we are turning into electricity," says Pam Porter with the Wisconsin Farmers Union. "Farmers are innovators and will be part of the future, so the farmers union sees this as a great jobs opportunity."

Clean Wisconsin, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, and RENEW Wisconsin are teaming with the union for the campaign.

Part of the campaign includes a proposal to build two wind turbines at the Organic Valley distribution center in Cashton.

Organic Valley spokesperson Jennifer Harrison says the company is in talks with Western Technical College, Gundersen Lutheran, Best Energies Inc and the village of Cashton to partner on the project.