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Sustainable Ag Energy
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- Sustainability Standards for Farm Energy
- Sustainability standards for biofuel certification are currently being developed based on clearly defined principles, criteria, and indicators of sustainability...
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- Introduction to Biogas and Anaerobic Digestion
- On-farm biogas is a byproduct of the anaerobic breakdown of organic matter. On the farm, it is most often generated from animal manure or other agricultural...
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- Wind Energy for Homeowners, Farmers and Small Businesses
- Wind energy systems can provide an economical source of electricity for farms in areas with fairly steady strong winds and sufficient open land. A wind turbine...
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- Introduction to Biodiesel
- Biodiesel is a diesel fuel substitute made from a variety of oils, fats, and greases; it can help decrease U.S. dependence on imported oil since fuel feedstocks...
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- Introduction to Biomass Combustion
- Combustion of biomass, or fire, is an ancient and widely used controllable energy source. Biomass combustion can be an economical, efficient, and practical energy...
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- Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Conservation on the Farm
- Energy efficiency and conservation are integral to sustainable agriculture. Efficiency means increasing the work or yield per unit of energy; conservation means...
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- Feedstocks for Biofuel Production
- Biomass feedstocks for energy production come from plants grown directly for energy or from plant parts, residues, processing wastes, and materials from animal...
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