Agriculture must take a leading role in research and implementation of renewable energy resources as an alternative to non-renewable resources like coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Current legislation aims to increase production of renewable fuels to 36 billion gallons by 2022. Farmers can participate through growing bioenergy crops, installing wind turbines and solar panels on farmland, and utilizing agricultural waste for biofuels. This helps farmers earn additional income while creating a more sustainable energy system.