I'll not make untrue claims, but I'm a Biophysicist, not farmer, and not a good one anymore. I did part of my grad work with Otto Schmitt, who invented digital electronics, was involved with Medtronics, etc. He was a good friend when nobody believed in the possibility of the internet. I've been in rural Minnesota and now find National Security policy mandates so-called advanced or cellulosic biofuels. The oil companies are complaining they don't know where to buy it. Linux has some remarkable programs that now design molecules. Avogadro is one, gromacs another. You might have seen screen-savers using "protein data bank" structures. With all the concern of climate and jobs, and oil depletion, Minnesota has opportunity like few other places. But it will take more courage than complaining to build a new industry. Maybe linux adventurers have some ideas to share.