Many in the biofuels industry have heard of camelina (Camelina sativa—a plant in the Brassica family) as the latest, greatest biofuel feedstock. It requires less water than canola, it can grow in cold climates, and it is being researched as a feedstock for biodiesel and jet fuel.
For the past three years Lentz Spelt Farms in Marlin, Washington has intercropped camelina with emmer (an ancient form of wheat) and other crops. The Biodiesel Education Team at the University of Idaho became aware of Lentz Spelt Farms’ interest in camelina when we found their seeds being sold in the bulk section of our local food co-op. Rene Featherstone, who is in charge of research and development at Lentz Spelt Farms, agreed to talk to us about his experiences with camelina.
To read more about camelina and Lentz Spelt Farms, please see this link: http://quartz.cals.uidaho.edu/biodiesel/forum.php?itemid=24
