Boone County considers solar ordinance because of Cypress Creek Renewables
(WorldNews Politics)

BELVIDERE — Farmer Cheryl Sturges received a letter this summer offering $1,000 an acre for 20 years if she permitted Cypress Creek Renewables to put solar panels where crops normally would grow.While Sturges had no problems refusing, she soon learned at least one neighbor had accepted the company’s deal.Sturges and about 20 others are mounting a defense to ensure Boone County officials attach a long list ......