Welcome
Steven E. Chester, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality; and,
Mitch Irwin, Michigan Department of Agriculture
Keynote Speaker: How Harvesting Clean Energy Can Strengthen Rural Economies and Help Michigan Reach Energy Independence
David Morris, Institute for Local Self Reliance
Repowering Michigan: The 21st Century Clean Energy Opportunities: powerpoint
Charlie Kubert, Environmental Law & Policy Center of the Midwest
Vision of the Future: Connecting Agriculture and Energy: powerpoint or word
Dr. Bruce Dale, Michigan State University (MSU)
Fueling Rural Prosperity Through State and Federal Policies: What Have We Learned; What's on the Table?
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm (invited)
So You Want to Build an Anaerobic Digester? Things to Consider Before Breaking Ground: powerpoint or word
David Palmer, Organic Recovery Solutions, Tennessee
Increasing Farm Profitability Through Energy Efficiency
Mike Morris, National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
Plant Biomass Opportunities: word
Dr. Bruce Dale, MSU
Anaerobic Digester Composting: word
Charles Gould, MSU-Extension
Smart Use of Natural Materials for Bio-Fuels: powerpoint or word
Dr. Chris Schilling, Saginaw Valley State University
The Challenges and Results of Over 25 Years of Using Anaerobic Digester Technology at Mason Dixon Farms: word
Richard Waybright, Mason Dixon Farms, Gettysburgh, Pennsylvania
Liquid Bio-Fuels - How Can I Use Developed Renewable Fuels?: word
Biodiesel Panel: Jim Domagalski, National Biodiesel Board; Dave Eickholt, Farmer/Biodiesel User; Jeff Karbowski, Karbowski Oil Company
Using Methane From an Anaerobic Digester: A Greenhouse Grower's Perspective: word
David Specca, Rutgers EcoComplex, New Jersey
Wind Farming and What You Need to Know About Local Zoning Issues
Russ Lundberg, Huron CountyPlanning Commission
Liquid Bio-Fuels - How Can I Use Developed Renewable Fuels?: word
Ethanol Panel: Bruce Noel, National Corn Growers Association; Lyn Uphouse, Great Lakes Ethanol; Coleman Jones, GM Powertrain (powerpoint)
Show Me the Money! Funding Options: Dulcey Simpkins (powerpoint), or Tom Stanton (powerpoint)
Dulcey Simpkins, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth; Tom Stanton, Pay-As-You-Save® Financing, Michigan Public Service Commission, and; Bob Craig, Agriculture Innovation Fund with Julian-Stille Grant Program, Michigan Department of Agriculture
Closing remarks and Where do we go from here? Solicit Support for Agri-Energy Strategy
OTHER DOCUMENTS USED/DISPLAYED:
The Once and Future Carbohydrate Economy. The carbohydrate economy could transform agriculture as well as energy, reviving producer co-ops, and giving farmers a hedge against volatile commodity prices. By David Morris, Issue Date: 04.08.06