Illinois farmer hosted 10 wind turbines across 800 acres; payments began at $10,000 per turbine

{}Grain farmers across rural America are increasingly finding financial relief through payments from wind turbines placed on their land. These earnings serve as a buffer against the ups and downs of crop pricing, while also bolstering local government funding. Yet, the introduction of wind turbines is not without its challenges, as it breeds discord between farmers who benefit and those who feel left out.