Agriculture
Overview
Feeding America is no small task. Farmers and agricultural professionals face constant pressure from weather, supply chain challenges, and rising input costs—all while working to keep operations running efficiently.
Across agriculture, utilities power essential daily operations—from irrigation and grain drying to livestock care and controlled growing environments. As these demands grow, managing utility expenses becomes an increasingly important part of maintaining a sustainable and profitable operation.
Utility Management Services partners with agricultural businesses to bring greater clarity and control to utility spending. Through detailed analysis and a straightforward process, we help identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary costs without adding complexity to your day-to-day work.
Whether you operate a small farm or a large-scale agricultural facility, our goal is simple: help you spend less time worrying about overhead and more time focused on production.
Farm Utility Cost Management & Energy Saving Strategies
Rising energy costs are a major concern across the agricultural industry. Implementing effective energy-saving techniques in agriculture and improving agriculture utility management can significantly reduce operating expenses and support long-term profitability.
From irrigation systems to processing equipment, energy use is a constant—and often one of the largest controllable costs. Strategic farm utility cost management allows agricultural operations to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and stay competitive.
Utility Management Services helps farmers and agricultural businesses:
- Identify utility billing errors and overcharges
- Improve energy efficiency across agricultural operations
- Optimize utility rates and cost structures
- Reduce overall farm energy and utility expenses
- Support farmers’ utility cost reduction goals
By focusing on practical, data-driven solutions, UMS helps drive agricultural industry savings and strengthen financial performance without disrupting daily operations.
Savings Numbers
| Type | High Annual Savings | Average Annual Savings | Max Refund | Average Refund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Agriculture | $1,641,781 | $45,146 | $267,650 | $39,100 |
| Dairy/Cattle | $35,649 | $16,386 | ||
| Greenhouse/Nursery | $31,677 | $7,597 | $9,854 | $6,255 |
| Hog | $40,345 | $10,014 | $2,416 | $2,416 |
| Poultry | $1,641,781 | $202,544 | $267,651 | $66,693 |
| Produce | $13,430 | $4,797 | $8,535 | $4,877 |
Case Studies
Cargill
The Cargill Plant in Virginia was looking for ways to reduce operating costs as prices for grain and other necessary products for their production were continually rising. In a market that is very competitive, it becomes difficult to pass on the price increases to the end consumer.
UMS began the analysis and pulled over 35,000 points of data from their utility bills. Our expert team of analysts then negotiated with Cargill’s power provider for lower pricing options and better contract terms. The plant realized $197,000 in annual savings as a result of their risk-free utility bill audit.