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Debra Heleba <[log in to unmask]>
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Vermont New Farmer Network <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:30:21 -0500
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Hello,
Please find attached a brochure for the upcoming Renewable Energy for 
the Farm conference to be held on Feb 17 and 18 at the Lake Morey Inn in 
Fairlee, VT

Day 1 will focus on Vegetable oil production and use on the farm and 
will include presentations on:
- Energy Analysis of the Farm
- Canola and Sunflower Crop Production
- The Cost of Producing Your Own Fuel
- So You Want to Make Biodiesel
- Growing Your Own Fuel: Local Farmer Panel
- Running/Adapting equipment on Biodiesel and/or Straight Vegetable Oil

Day 2 will focus on Biomass and other energy options. Presentations include:
Biomass Fuel Systems for Heating Greenhouses (or Buildings)
Producing and Packaging Corn for Corn Stoves
Potential for Energy Production from Cropland in New England
Small Scale Solar Hot Water and PV at Sunrise Farm
Wind Power on the Farm
20 kW Wind and Solar PV on the Farm
How to Secure Funds for On-Farm Renewable Energy

Registration for each and/or both days is $25.

Deb


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