Energy on the Farm: A Toolkit for Taking Control of Energy Bills

Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 9:30AM - 4:30PM (includes Lunch)
Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check-in
Location: The Lands at Hillside Farms in Shavertown, LUZERNE County

The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), Piedmont Biofuels, and the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) are pleased to announce a full day workshop on farm energy audits and biodiesel production and use. Funding for this workshop is provided by the USDA-Risk Management Agency, through a cooperative partnership agreement with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, as part of a project called "Managing Farm Energy Risks." The workshop is produced in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture and the Lands at Hillside Farms.

The day will begin with an introduction to biodiesel production presented by Piedmont Biofuels, a biodiesel cooperative in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Participants will learn how to convert plant matter and restaurant waste into a high quality fuel for diesel engines. A demonstration on the innovative mobile biodiesel processing trailer will cover production as well as proper handling and use, giving participants the opportunity to see all the components of a small commercial biodiesel production system in operation, including oilseed crushing.

This field day will also focus on emphasizing farm energy audits as a means for farmers to explore potential energy savings. A tour of The Lands at Hillside Farms and its milk processing facility will demonstrate how farmers can benefit from an energy audit. Information on how to have an energy audit performed on your farm will be provided along with a description of what resources are available to improve energy efficiency in your operation. People of all levels of experience are encouraged to attend.

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To register:
Cost:	$15 PASA members $25 all others

Directions:

Take exit 170b off interstate 81 (Route 309 North toward Wilkes-Barre). At the first light (about 6 miles) take a left onto Hillside Road. The Lands at Hillside Farms is 1 mile up on the right.

The Lands at Hillside Farms Phone:
570-696-4500