This report addresses the challenges of balancing solar energy expansion with agricultural land use. As the U.S. aims to expand solar capacity to meet decarbonization goals, significant land in rural areas, including prime farmland, is being considered for solar projects. While solar energy offers economic benefits such as new tax revenues and diversified income for farmers, concerns arise about the potential loss of fertile farmland and its environmental impact. Some states have implemented restrictive siting regulations, using land designations like Corn Suitability Rating (CSR) to limit solar development on high-quality farmland. However, data suggests that solar development's impact on agricultural land is minimal. The report advocates for balanced regulations that support both solar development and agricultural preservation, highlighting practices like agrivoltaics and the use of marginal lands to mitigate conflicts. It concludes that cooperative policy efforts can enable rural communities to benefit from solar energy while preserving farmland.